Fire Safety Tips for E-Bi...

Fire Safety Tips for E-Bike Riders

The DC Housing Authority (DCHA) encourages anyone using an e-bike, e-scooter or hoverboard to follow a few simple steps to help keep yourself, your property and your community safe.

Fire Safety Tips to Remember

· Only purchase and use devices, batteries, and charging equipment certified by a nationally recognized testing laboratory (NRTL) such as UL Solutions.

· Only have repairs performed by a qualified professional.

· Always follow the manufacturer's instructions.

· Keep batteries at room temperature when possible. Do not charge them at temperatures below 32 degrees or above 105 degrees.

· Always be present when charging devices using lithium-ion batteries. Never charge them while sleeping.

· Do not store batteries in direct sunlight or inside hot vehicles. Keep them away from children and liquids.

· Only use the battery and charger designed for the device.

· Safely store e-bikes, e-scooters, hoverboards, and batteries away from anything that can get hot or catch fire.

· Do not keep charging the device or battery after it is fully charged.

· Do not put lithium-ion batteries in the trash. Recycling is always the best option. Take the batteries to a battery recycling location or contact your local waste department for disposal instructions.

· Do not keep charging the device or battery after fully charging.

· Stop using the e-bike or e-scooter if you notice any of the following problems with the battery: unusual odor, color change, too much heat, change in shape, leaking, smoking, or not keeping a charge.

Want to learn more about e-bike, e-scooter and hoverboard safety? Visit the US Consumer Product Safety Commission's Safety Education website at https://www.cpsc.gov/Safety-Education.

Information courtesy of the US Consumer Product Safety Commission, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and National Fire Protection Association.

Last Updated on September 3, 2026