What should I do with a broken lithium battery?
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MightyMuffin123
So I accidentally broke my phone and now I've got a half-damaged lithium battery to deal with. There was a piece of wire that burned my hand a bit, and it's given off a weird smell on and off. Right now, I've wrapped it in a fire blanket and put it in my bathroom, which has stone tiles and glass. The battery's cool—about 20% charged—but I'm worried since it can smell bad sometimes. I can't help but freak out about waking up to a disaster. Is it safe to keep it where it is, or what's the safest way to handle this?
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First off, you really shouldn't keep it near any moisture or water. Get it outside into a fireproof and well-ventilated spot as soon as you can. If the battery does catch fire, you want to be as far away from the building as possible. You might want to check this disposal guide for tips: [link].
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SafeSleeper_07: I get that you're worried about the time—maybe you could leave it wrapped in the fire blanket on some concrete with a warning note until you can properly dispose of it tomorrow?