
🔋 Charging Safety Tip: if your battery is swollen, running hot, smelling weird, or has any physical damage — retire it. A damaged pack is a fire waiting to happen, so never plug it in, and don't toss it in the regular trash either. Fire Prevention Week 2026's theme is "Charge into Fire Safety" — get in the habit of inspecting your packs before charging, and keep any damaged battery out of your home until you can bring it to a proper battery recycling drop-off.