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Sami Quadri

London Fire Brigade warns of cheap battery risk amid rise of e-bike modifications

Fire chiefs have warned people against using cheap lithium-ion batteries to convert their bicycles into e-bikes as they are more likely to catch fire.

The London Fire Brigade (LFB) urged caution as more people modify their bikes by buying cheaper, less regulated batteries online.

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