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Careful with those e-bike chargers.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission warned this week about “universal” chargers for e-bikes and the like, recommending only using those “tested and approved to work safely with your device.”
Using an incompatible charger can cause the battery to ignite and result in a serious fire. Between January 1, 2023 and May 16, 2024, CPSC received 156 reports of fire and thermal incidents involving “universal” chargers for micromobility products, including reports of serious injuries and property damage.
The agency also warned against specific charger brands.
CPSC Urges Consumers to Not Buy or Use “Universal” Chargers with Micromobility Products Due to Fire Hazard
[U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission]
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