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2024-09-20 00:57:35 UTC - HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: 136266823D794265F6B21F662DEDC52389F919710CCD0FAAF78E00BF95A37BD7
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Batteries such as lithium-ion are both highly combustible and explosive. This is regardless of who makes them, it is a trait inherent to the nature of batteries and any component failure can result in an accident. All electronics, regardless of their origin, need care. https://www.cnn.com/2023/03/09/tech/lithium-ion-battery-fires/index.html https://www.consumerreports.org/safety-recalls/why-lithium-ion-batteries-still-explode-and-whats-being-done-to-fix-the-problem/ https://www.pcmag.com/how-to/why-phones-explode-and-how-to-prevent-it-from-happening-to-you
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