Fire Emergency New Zealand recommend following the below steps to prevent device or battery fires:

✅ Only buy genuine devices and equipment

✅ Only buy devices and equipment from trustworthy manufacturers and retailers

✅ Only use the correct and approved chargers for your device

❌ Avoid leaving devices charging unattended or overnight

✅ Disconnect fully charged batteries and devices

❌ Never charge devices on flammable surfaces

❌ Never charge your devices in bed, or on flammable material or surfaces

❌ Avoid exposing devices to heat, moisture, or direct sunlight

✅ Discard damaged devices showing signs of swelling, leakage or overheating

✅ Installing approved smoke or heat alarms in charging areas will help give an early warning of extreme battery overheating or fire.

There are free online and poster resources from Fire Emergency New Zealand for your work, home or shared spaces https://www.fireandemergency.nz/fire-safety-campaign-resources/lithium-ion-battery-safety/