London Fire Brigade says it has seen more e-bike and e-scooter fires in 2023 than any year so far.
According to LFB, the coroner at his inquest this week called for further safety standards to be introduced.
It said that Adam Smith, assistant coroner for Inner North London, had written to the Office for Product Standards and Safety asking for regulation.About 50 people have been injured so far this year in e-bike or e-scooter fires. The blazes are often caused by the failure of a lithium battery, which can start fires very quickly. Many of the devices that catch light are being charged at the time.Deputy commissioner Dom Ellis said the brigade was dealing with an e-bike or e-scooter fire roughly every other day.
"We recognise the environmental benefits they bring to travel in our city, but the stark reality is that some of these vehicles are proving to be incredibly dangerous, particularly if they have been modified with second-hand products or if batteries are used with the wrong chargers," he said. LFB is urging people to buy e-bikes and batteries from reputable sellers and to ensure they are using the correct charger.
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