Its stressful when the airport staff is rushing you while in the check-in queue.
Where are Li-ion batteries used?
A Li-ion battery is inside any tech thats rechargeable.
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Some examples of Li-ion devices are laptops, mobile phones, e-bikes, vapes, e-cigarettes, and chargers.
Why are Li-ion batteries a threat?
A Li-on battery in itself is not dangerous.
It only becomes a threat when it overheats.
Whats worse is that most of these incidents resulted from insufficient knowledge of the issue.
The report highlights most travelers being unaware of Li-ion batteries being a threat.
She later confessed that shes used it forever and hence considered it safe.
What makes a Li-ion battery unsafe?
Overheating can occur due to battery damage.
Seeing all Li-ion battery-powered devices as a potential threat is, therefore, easier and safer.
According toAvSax, a battery in perfect condition could also overheat due to getting lost in your airplane seat.
In such cases, itll be more susceptible to heating up even in normal charging conditions.
Less than one-third of passengers said that theyre not concerned about the risks that these batteries pose.
Your personal tech should always be with you in the overhead cabin.
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