Lithium Battery sets Car on Fire in Toms River [PHOTOS]

The Pleasant Plains Fire Company responded to a vehicle fire today that was caused by a Lithium Ion battery.

The battery, a component of a wireless phone charger that is marketed for a wide variety of cell phones, was left on a car seat.

The owner reported that that device was not working properly.

“Many manufacturers recommend that Li-ion batteries are not left in direct sunlight,” said John Novak, Chief Inspector. “Owners of these products should follow all manufacturer instructions.”

 

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2 COMMENTS

  1. This is a burning example of how safety with devices must be at the forefront of one mind at all times.

    This is too hard to ask from people;
    9 × ? = seventy two

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