Battery & Charging Safety

• Use only the battery size and type listed for your product. Never force in a battery that does not fit.
• Buy from reputable brands and sellers. Counterfeit and low-quality cells can lack important protections and are more likely to fail.
• Insert batteries the right way around, matching the + and - markings.
• In products that take more than one battery, use matching batteries of the same brand, type, and age.

• Handle batteries with clean, dry hands, and keep them away from water and other liquids.
• Do not drop, crush, puncture, bend, or take apart a battery. Damage can cause leaks, fire, or an explosion.
• Never carry loose batteries in a pocket or bag with keys, coins, or other metal. Metal touching both ends can short-circuit a battery and make it overheat. Carry them in a plastic battery case.
• Never use a battery with a torn or damaged wrapper. The wrapper insulates the battery, and damage can cause a short circuit.

• Store batteries in a protective case or sleeve.
• Keep them in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight, heat sources, and freezing temperatures. Do not leave them in a hot car.
• Remove batteries from your laser or flashlight if you will not use it for a while.
• Keep batteries out of reach of children and pets.

• Use a charger made for your battery's type and size, from a reputable brand, with overcharge protection. Follow the charger's instructions.
• Never leave batteries charging unattended, and do not charge them overnight while you sleep.
• Charge on a hard, non-flammable surface, away from anything that can burn, such as curtains, bedding, paper, oils, and firewood.
• Let a hot battery cool down before you charge it, and do not charge in very hot or freezing conditions.
• Unplug the charger and remove the battery once it is fully charged.

• Use a good-quality USB cable from a reputable brand, and replace cables that are frayed or damaged.
• Plug into a USB port or wall adapter with the right voltage and current for your product. Avoid cheap or damaged adapters.
• Watch the charging indicator, and unplug the cable once charging is complete.
• Do not use the product while it charges unless its instructions say you can.

Stop using or charging a battery right away if it:

• Gets unusually hot
• Swells, bulges, or changes shape
• Leaks, smokes, hisses, or smells unusual
• Is dented or punctured, or has a damaged wrapper

Unplug the charger if you can do so safely, and move away from the battery. If a battery smokes or catches fire, leave the area and call 911 or your local emergency number. Do not use or charge that battery again.

• Recycle old, damaged, or swollen batteries at a battery recycling drop-off. Many hardware and electronics stores accept them.
• Never put lithium-ion batteries in household trash or curbside recycling bins. They can start fires in garbage trucks and recycling facilities.
• Cover the battery ends with clear tape before you drop them off, to prevent short circuits.