Before you gift it: Battery warning for Christmas shoppers

$<p>SAFETY FIRST: FRV Deputy Commissioner Josh Fischer, Hastings Captain Mike Willmott, Energy Safe Victoria CEO Leanne Hughson, Narre Warren North Captain Robert Appel, Hastings e-bike owner Joel Bleakley, Narre Warren North 2nd LT Gary Beer and CFA DCO Trevor Owen are encouraging shoppers to think safety first when buying lithium-ion battery products, such as e-bikes, e-scooters, toys and portable devices.</p>\\n$

SAFETY FIRST: FRV Deputy Commissioner Josh Fischer, Hastings Captain Mike Willmott, Energy Safe Victoria CEO Leanne Hughson, Narre Warren North Captain Robert Appel, Hastings e-bike owner Joel Bleakley, Narre Warren North 2nd LT Gary Beer and CFA DCO Trevor Owen are encouraging shoppers to think safety first when buying lithium-ion battery products, such as e-bikes, e-scooters, toys and portable devices.

Fire and safety authorities are urging everyone to think safety first when Christmas shopping.

December 11, 2025 • 06:00