Amazon Selling Exploding Li-Ion Batteries
Although this isnt the first time a lithium-ion (Li-Ion) battery exploded, it does appear to be the first time the seller and distributor are less than responsive regarding the incident.
According to The Atlantic, Nicholas Jones ordered a replacement Li-Ion battery for his laptop from Amazon. Shortly after installing it, there was a loud bang, and the battery exploded. The laptop burst into flames and caught his couch on fire. Jones also suffered burns as a result.
In an attempt to figure out what happened, he went back to the product listing and found other customers had shared a similar experience. He reported Amazon refused to put him in contact with the seller, and never assumed responsibility for the incident. Jones stated
According to The Atlantic, Nicholas Jones ordered a replacement Li-Ion battery for his laptop from Amazon. Shortly after installing it, there was a loud bang, and the battery exploded. The laptop burst into flames and caught his couch on fire. Jones also suffered burns as a result.
In an attempt to figure out what happened, he went back to the product listing and found other customers had shared a similar experience. He reported Amazon refused to put him in contact with the seller, and never assumed responsibility for the incident. Jones stated
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