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I've had this happen twice now - both Duracell nine-volt batteries that were removed from smoke-detectors when they started beeping for low-voltage. I put them with other dead batteries on the desk until I get round to taking them for recycling. Twice now I have been startled by quite loud bangs and a bit movement. On inspection, the plastic base of the case has been half blown out. I put the first one, about a year ago, down as a one-off, but investigated the net when this one went off just now and it does seem to happen quite a bit.
Not hugely dangerous, but quite alarming.
Apparently, they have been known to do it in service and then set off the smoke alarm with the small amount of particulate matter that is expelled. Both of my incidents have been when they've been waiting to be recycled, though.
Something to be aware of.....
Not hugely dangerous, but quite alarming.
Apparently, they have been known to do it in service and then set off the smoke alarm with the small amount of particulate matter that is expelled. Both of my incidents have been when they've been waiting to be recycled, though.
Something to be aware of.....