Uploaded July 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Damage to lithium-ion batteries can cause the chemical reaction 'thermal runaway', and lead to ferocious, explosive fires that cannot be stopped. We ran some tests that simulate what could happen if a foreign object pierces a battery. Find out more in our new #BatteryBreakdown report. Download now: electricalsafetyfirst.org.uk/battery-breakdown