There’s a proposed compulsory recall on “LG Home Energy Storage System Batteries manufactured by LG Energy Solution Ltd (LGES) containing cells manufactured between 21 January 2016 and 30 June 2019 and supplied in Australia for personal, domestic or household use”, which have been responsible for a number of fires.
Also check the ACCC Recalls website for any other recalls that might be relevant for you.
EV batteries are rarely involved in fires. See
The batteries most likely to burn are those in small mobility devices such as escooters, largely because of incorrect charging / handling. For more details, see the discussion
