Cutting corners on ebike Christmas gifts could be ‘disastrous’, experts warn

Authorities say lithium-ion battery fires happen every week across Australia and poorly built buys could lead to new wave of damage

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Choosing the wrong electric bike or scooter could be a fatal mistake this Christmas, experts have warned, amid a rising number of house fires caused by faulty batteries.

Authorities have warned that lithium-ion battery fires are happening every week and a new wave of damage could be unleashed early next year due to poorly built Christmas purchases.

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