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Yet Another Battery that could burn the house down


In & Outboard Marine - Lithium Battery Systems (LBS) lithium iron phosphate batteries

 

I note that there are an ever increasing number of vehicle defects that " could cause death or injury " as well. 



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There are probably scores of resellers with batteries from the same manufacturer in China. Would the ACCC check if other resellers had the same batteries?


"Consumers should return the battery to the place of purchase to arrange for the battery to be refunded".

This would work in Darwin but I pity any interstate traveller that has them as who will deliver them?



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Craig1 wrote:

In & Outboard Marine - Lithium Battery Systems (LBS) lithium iron phosphate batteries

 

I note that there are an ever increasing number of vehicle defects that " could cause death or injury " as well. 


 There has not been one case of a LiFePO4 catching fire.  I have read of cases where the cells vent by people overcharging when bypassing the BMS but this was from DIY batteries.   Otherwise, you have the charger that should cut out when fully charged and a BMS.

 

It would be interesting to find out the finer details of what has been happening and why.

Tim



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Not a thing mentioned on their website, so can we assume they are not interested. Typical

www.iomarine.com.au/


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TimTim wrote:
Craig1 wrote:

In & Outboard Marine - Lithium Battery Systems (LBS) lithium iron phosphate batteries

 

I note that there are an ever increasing number of vehicle defects that " could cause death or injury " as well. 


 There has not been one case of a LiFePO4 catching fire.  I have read of cases where the cells vent by people overcharging when bypassing the BMS but this was from DIY batteries.   Otherwise, you have the charger that should cut out when fully charged and a BMS.

 

It would be interesting to find out the finer details of what has been happening and why.

Tim


 TimTim, The only thing that I can assume is that you don't believe the ACCC's investigation? 

What are the defects?

There are defects in the battery management system, and insufficient sealing of the battery casing that can cause corrosion. These defects can cause the batteries to leak, overheat or catch fire. 

 

 

Shakey my conclusion is they have stopped all sales and are recalling all batteries sold, linking the ACCC's investigation. They can't do much more can they?



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Kebbin wrote:
TimTim wrote:

 There has not been one case of a LiFePO4 catching fire.  I have read of cases where the cells vent by people overcharging when bypassing the BMS but this was from DIY batteries.   Otherwise, you have the charger that should cut out when fully charged and a BMS.

It would be interesting to find out the finer details of what has been happening and why.

Tim


 TimTim, The only thing that I can assume is that you don't believe the ACCC's investigation? 

Assume what you like but I dont have enough detailed information to form an opinion.  See if you can find one documented case world wide of a LiFePO4 battery catching fire.    

 

 



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shakey55 wrote:

Not a thing mentioned on their website, so can we assume they are not interested. Typical

www.iomarine.com.au/


 There is now a headline and a link to the recall at the very top of their home page.



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We're buying a new van at preseyand the dealer tried to sell us the LBS. My level of trust isn't there, being a retired Metallurgical Engineer, because I fully understand the volatility of Lithium metal, and the nature of exothermic reaction. I'm just not able to go with Lithium batteries big



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As i see it the danger with this battery if sea water should enter is the rapid production of chlorine gas.

Alan



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