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Quick Quiz: Lithium Battery Safety

Posted on 12/19/2024 by Lion Technology Inc.

Test your lithium battery safety knowledge, or use this quiz to stay sharp.

Which of these are signs of a damaged or defective lithium battery?






Not quite.

Swelling, discoloration and corrosion, and loose or damaged wiring are all signs of a damaged or defective lithium battery. Read more about damaged or defective lithium batteries on our blog.

That's right.

Swelling, discoloration and corrosion, and loose or damaged wiring are all signs of a damaged or defective lithium battery. Read more about damaged or defective lithium batteries on our blog.

True or False: You can check if a lithium battery-powered product has been recalled before purchasing it.




Not quite.

True: You can check for lithium battery-powered product recalls on CPCC's website.

That's right.

True: You can check for lithium battery-powered product recalls on CPCC's website.

Which of these products was involved in the largest battery-related recall of 2024?






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One portable charger, recalled on June 20, 2024, had 567,000 units recalled and was available online and in stores across the US from January 2022 through November 2023.

That's right.

One portable charger, recalled on June 20, 2024, had 567,000 units recalled and was available online and in stores across the US from January 2022 through November 2023.

True or False: Damaged, Defective, or Recalled Lithium Batteries qualify for shipping reliefs and exceptions based on weight/energy density.




Not quite.

"Unlike undamaged lithium batteries, all DDR lithium batteries are fully regulated under the HMR, regardless of weight. In other words, all hazard communication, emergency response, training, and packaging requirements apply—including shipping papers, markings, and Class 9 lithium battery label."

–Understanding the Risks of Damaged Defective or Recalled (DDR) Lithium Batteries. US DOT PHMSA. March 2023.

That's right.

"Unlike undamaged lithium batteries, all DDR lithium batteries are fully regulated under the HMR, regardless of weight. In other words, all hazard communication, emergency response, training, and packaging requirements apply—including shipping papers, markings, and Class 9 lithium battery label."

–Understanding the Risks of Damaged Defective or Recalled (DDR) Lithium Batteries. US DOT PHMSA. March 2023.

Finish this recent quote from a US Senator: “These batteries are now as common as a [BLANK], but far more dangerous.”






Not quite.

"These batteries are now as common as a toaster, but far more dangerous. That's the problem," Senator Schumer said.

The two Senators from NY recently introduced a bill to require the Consumer Product Safety Commission to develop a safety standards for lithium batteries.

That's right.

"These batteries are now as common as a toaster, but far more dangerous. That's the problem," Senator Schumer said.

The two Senators from NY recently introduced a bill to require the Consumer Product Safety Commission to develop a safety standards for lithium batteries.

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