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"Having said that, though, we are very, very worried about lithium-ion batteries."
Blackened carpet and wooden furniture from a fire.

"The same technology has been around since 1991 when Sony first patented the battery for its Handycam,"
Mr Hayes said.
E-bike battery in garage with charger plugged in.

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"Making sure that you use the charger that comes with the item is one way that you can minimise the risk."

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