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Industry Insights from BAOZABOY™

Why Battery Fires Are Happening — And How BAOZABOY™ Helps Prevent Them

Recently, Minister of State for Home Affairs and Social and Family Development Goh Pei Ming highlighted that battery packs from active mobility devices (AMDs) and electrical faults are the likely causes of several devastating residential fires across Singapore in 2025.

With fire-related deaths rising, the government is stepping up fire safety measures. But at BAOZABOY™, we believe it’s important to look deeper into the real causes of these fires — and how we can prevent them.

The 3 Main Reasons Fires Happen

From our experience in the industry, battery fires are often caused by three main issues:

1. Scams & Low-Quality Products
   Many riders unknowingly buy unsafe battery packs from sellers who cut corners. These packs are cheap, but not suitable for mobility applications.

2. Mixing & Matching Random Parts
   Riders often pair random batteries with chargers that were never designed to work together. Without proper BMS (Battery Management Systems) or compatibility checks, this creates a serious fire risk.

3. Passing On Faulty Products
   Some people get rid of problematic batteries instead of taking responsibility. These faulty packs end up resold to others — pushing the liability away and endangering new owners.

The Root Cause: Cheap Batteries & Low Awareness

Why do so many riders end up with unsafe batteries? Two key reasons: budget pressure and lack of knowledge.

Many buy what looks like a good deal online — such as “Panasonic” or “LG” batteries on Carousell or Telegram for $360–$460. In reality, most of these packs contain:

• Low-grade or counterfeit cells (rejects from overseas factories)

• No proper BMS (battery management system)

• Poor spot welding and unsafe casing

• Cells meant for stationary energy storage, not for mobility use

Every week, we see customers bringing in unsafe packs from these sellers. Many of them are ticking time bombs.

Using an aftermarket battery is not automatically unsafe — it can be okay if the user truly knows what they are doing. The problem is, most people don’t. Instead of consulting experts like us, they simply “alibaba” a buy and use online without understanding cell grades, BMS ratings, or proper assembly standards.

This lack of knowledge — combined with the temptation of cheap prices — is what makes these packs dangerous.

Why BAOZABOY™ Knows Better

The truth is simple: we are in this industry every day. We test, repair, and build battery packs — and we’ve seen firsthand what bad packs look like.

Authorities can regulate and enforce safety standards, but they don’t see what happens on the ground the way we do. Riders trust cheap packs because they don’t know the risks — until it’s too late.

At BAOZABOY™, we:

• Use certified, authentic cells only

• Install proper Battery Management Systems

• Perform sorting, testing, and welding under strict QC

• Provide inspection and repair services to keep existing packs safe

Key Safety Reminders

Most fires come from battery faults — overheated or damaged cells.

Controllers or motors only catch fire if DIY wiring shorts out.

To stay safe:

✅ Use the correct charger.

✅ Don’t charge unattended.

✅ Stop immediately if your battery gets hot, swollen, or smells unusual.

Golden Rules for Safe Matching:

• BMS Constant Discharge < Battery Max Cell Discharge

• BMS Constant Discharge > Controller Input Current

⚠️ Never mix controller, motor, and battery “anyhow.”

One mismatch = one fire risk.

🚫 Avoid secondhand packs — many are unsafe, tampered, or rejected builds.

The Consequences of Unsafe Batteries

Unsafe batteries don’t just “fail.” They:

• Burn down homes

• Injure riders

• Spread fire within minutes — faster than you can react

Every unsafe battery sold online puts not just you, but also your family and neighbors at risk.

Would you risk your life for a few hundred dollars saved?

Final Reminder

Every PMD/PAB/PMA fire is preventable. Don’t be another news headline.

🚫 Stop gambling with cheap, unsafe batteries.

✅ Buy certified. Buy tested. Buy from BAOZABOY™.

Your life, your family, your home — they are worth more than saving a few dollars.

What BAOZABOY™ Can Do to Prevent Fires

At BAOZABOY™, we believe safety goes beyond just selling batteries. That’s why we also:

• Conduct education talks in communities and schools to raise awareness of safe battery use.

• Provide advisory services to businesses, riders, and government agencies on safe charging practices.

• Design battery packs with built-in safety features to reduce fire risks.

• Offer certification training so users understand the basics of Lithium Battery Safety & Awareness.

A Safer Future: Centralized Charging Stations

One major issue is that users often charge their PMDs or PABs at home corridors or near exits. In the event of a fire, this blocks escape routes and increases the danger to families and neighbors.

We believe the government should explore centralized charging stations for active mobility devices, built with proper ventilation, fire suppression, and monitoring systems.

BAOZABOY™ is ready to step up as a contractor and solutions provider for such projects. Together, we can build a safer EV society for Singapore, where mobility and sustainability don’t come at the cost of safety.

📞 Contact BAOZABOY™ today to learn how we can help make your battery — and your community — safer.