I made a video about this problem in September, but here's the TLDW:

Many consumers, thanks to the inflated gas prices, shitty economy and shitty wages, are buying inexpensive off-brand products and batteries and/or charging their device when they're out of the home working because they have to. All of this is risky behavior and could result in a battery fire. Here's what you want to do in order to be safe:

1. Use the Manufacturer's Charger
2. Don't Leave your Device Unattended While Charging
3. Charge Only On Safe Surfaces (And Don't Block Exits)
4. Mind the Battery Temperature / Don't Charge Overnight
5. Inspect Your Battery Regularly
6. Don't Plug Into a Power Strip or Extension Cord, but into an outlet directly.

This is unfortunately a problem worldwide, because the poverty problem is worldwide.

Also, as someone mentioned below: Yes, do not cheap out on e-mobility. Save if you can and buy from a trusted brand, or if you're in Europe, only buy CE certified products.

Don't cheap out on micromobility

Must have bought them at city e-bikes

In 2025 New York City experienced 205 deaths related to traffic.

Enough is enough.

I wanted to share what I've been doing for harm reduction, since i pretty much have to charge my scooter indoors.

I bought a $10 countdown timer outlet that plugs into the wall. If i want to charge the scooter to 100% i set it to 6 hours or so.

Scootbatt recently came out with an app estimate that does two helpful things:

1. Gives an estimate for how a charge up to 80% will take
2. Notifies your phone when the scooter reaches 80%

I use these features to charge until 80% and then de-energize the charger, unless i am going to need 100% charge that day.

I felt how hot my charger gets and I took the manufacturers warning to unplug it as soon as it's charged, since day fucking 1

A lot of people suggest charging in a big ceramic pot (with something covering the top, I assume). As one commenter pointed out, they can contain thermite, so...