“Last month, the CPSC published a warning to its website asking buyers not to purchase 18650 lithium-ion battery cells. The items, which are often found in small devices like vape pens and flashlights, are not meant to be sold individually, the commission says. But they are becoming more widely available on e-commerce websites, where they are being “separated, rewrapped and sold as new consumer batteries.” This poses a considerable risk to consumers, who may unknowingly place them in devices without proper protection, increasing the risk of fire or explosion. The CPSC said their warning is aimed at 18650 batteries that don’t have protection circuits, and not necessarily every single one being sold online. They also mentioned the repackaged 18650s have been purchased by a number of do-it-yourself communities for their e-bikes or custom battery packs.”
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Agency Warns Against Buying Repackaged ‘18650’ Batteries That Present Fire and Explosion Risks
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