October 1, 2025

An increasing number of house fires caused by e-bike and fat bike batteries, How do you charge your device with true accuracy?

In recent days, alarming reports have appeared in the media: every year in the Netherlands, there are 250 to 300 building fires caused by e-bike and fat bike batteries. Just yesterday, a home in The Hague went up in flames, presumably due to a fat bike battery.
More and more house fires caused by e-bike and fat bike batteries—how do you charge them safely?

Campaign I charge accurately

The fire department is sounding the alarm. “People underestimate the danger,” says Gerard Holtkamp of the North and East Gelderland Safety Region. Batteries are placed on the couch, on the carpet, or charged in the hallway—often the only escape route in a home. Even a single small spark can have disastrous consequences.

To raise awareness, the fire department launched the campaign I charge accurately. With tips such as:

  • Only charge when you're nearby.
  • Use a smoke detector in the cargo area.
  • Do not expose batteries to cold, heat, or moisture.
  • Always use the original charger.
  • Have a bike mechanic check your battery after a fall.

The message is clear: Safe charging is a matter of awareness and proper precautions, whether it's an e-bike or a fat bike.

Check out the e-bike fire blanket

From tips to protection: practical solutions

At Liiontek We think this is a good start. But we also believe that awareness is only truly effective when concrete tools are available. That is why we offer solutions that significantly reduce the risk.

E-bike Home Charging Safety Kit
Specially designed for safely charging e-bike and fat bike batteries at home:

  • E-bike Blanket: A heat-resistant blanket that keeps the fire contained beneath it, thereby protecting the surrounding area from flames and heat.
  • ASAP's 6-liter fire extinguisher: Suitable for lithium-ion battery fires; compact and ready to use.

With this kit, you'll be prepared for the unexpected and can prevent a minor incident from escalating into a house fire.

Li-Fire E-bike Fire Blanket

Fisacon Raclan Box

When you need to charge an e-bike or fat bike battery away from the bike, the Fisacon Raclan Box offers maximum safety. This rugged and smart charging and storage solution combines fire resistance with ease of use.

With the Fisacon Raclan Box, you can create a safe charging environment that protects the surrounding area from the effects of a battery fire. This allows you to quickly contain an incident without putting your home or workshop at risk.

Specifications and Features

  • Material: explosion-resistant and fire-resistant steel structure
  • Dimensions: 580 × 380 × 380 mm (other sizes available)
  • Capacity: Suitable for lithium-ion batteries up to 1.75 kWh (2 x e-bike batteries)
  • Safe charging feature: Controlled and secure charging
  • Security: Integrated flue gas exhaust system, explosion-proof, and acoustic alarm
  • Additional safety: lockable and equipped with an integrated emergency power supply
  • Environmentally friendly: equipped with an environmentally friendly fire extinguishing agent

Conclusion

The news article shows: Charging an e-bike or fat bike battery is not without risk. But just like the fire department, we believe this risk is well manageable, provided you “charge accurately.”.

With the E-bike Home Charging Safety Kit and the Fisacon Raclan Box combine the tips from the campaign I charge accurately with tangible security products. That way, you can enjoy your e-bike or fat bike worry-free, without putting the safety of your home or family at risk.