Warning issued over dangerous battery that caused Surrey fire

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Firefighters have issued a warning over a dangerous e-bike battery that caused a house fire in Surrey. A blaze was started in the home by an unsafe Unit Pack Power battery pack from a

converted e-bike while it was being charged.

Firefighters and Trading Standards teams are now taking steps to ensure that no one else is hurt by the product. The teams have also issued warnings around lithium-ion batteries, especially

cheap or unbranded batteries available online that could pose a serious fire risk.

Following the blaze, Surrey Fire and Rescue Service’s Fire Investigation team worked closely with Surrey Trading Standards to assess the safety of the battery pack. Their findings led to

Amazon removing the product from sale, helping to prevent further incidents.

Matt Perry, fire investigation officer at Surrey Fire and Rescue Service, said: “This fire serves as a stark reminder of the dangers associated with unsafe e-bike batteries.

"We are committed to keeping Surrey residents safe, and I am pleased that our partnership with Trading Standards has resulted in the removal of this hazardous product from the market. We

strongly urge the public to be vigilant when purchasing batteries and always choose reputable retailers and manufacturers.”

Surrey Trading Standards has also warned consumers about the risks of purchasing unregulated or non-compliant lithium-ion batteries online.

Amanda Poole, Assistant Director for Trading Standards at Surrey County Council, added: “Unsafe lithium-ion batteries pose a serious fire risk, and we are pleased to have taken swift action

alongside Surrey Fire and Rescue Service to have this product removed from sale.

“Consumers should always check that batteries and chargers meet UK safety standards and be cautious of cheap or unbranded products sold online.”

For more information on battery safety, visit Surrey Fire and Rescue Service’s website and social media channels. If you have concerns about a potentially unsafe product, you can report it

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