Electrical equipment safety

As electrical appliances have become more common, electrical fires caused by them have also increased significantly. Batteries contain a lot of energy and their fault conditions can cause a short circuit, allowing this energy to be released unintentionally, causing a fire. Today, more attention is paid to the safe use and charging of electrical appliances, which is why we have developed the Varjelus Charging Case as an additional safety feature for your home.

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Current articles about the risks of electrical devices

Fire service sees increase in lithium battery fires (BBC)

A small device can pose a major fire risk – expert explains what to consider when charging a battery (Yle) FI

QBE's plea as lithium-ion battery fires surge by 93% (Insurance Times)

A ticking time bomb in the bedroom destroyed the home (Talouselämä) FI

Lithium-Ion Batteries in E-Bikes and Other Devices Pose Fire Risks (NY Times)

'It literally explodes': E-bike's battery blamed for fire that destroyed building (CNN)

Pohjola research: Electric bike battery can explode even without charging (HS / paywall) FI

An emergency power supply caught fire in a detached house in Oulu – there was a high risk of a building fire (Yle) FI

A student’s phone caught fire, school evacuated (HS / paywall) FI

A fire suddenly broke out in a home in Kokkola – caused by a very ordinary habit (IS) FI