BUNN04 High Energy Density Battery Fires-transport

INCIDENT INVESTIGATION ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS
High Energy Density Battery Fires – Personal Transportation Equipment
(Including Hoverboards, Scooters, E-Bicycles)
DOCUMENT NUMBER:
DATE OF INCIDENT:

CATID: BUNN04 2020

FOLLOW-UP REQUESTED
PRIMARY CONTACT:
BACKUP CONTACTS:
MECHANICAL HAZARDS:

HAZARD ANALYSIS

SECT 15

Mary Murphy, CEL, 301-504-7809, [email protected]
Doug Lee, ESEE, 301-987-2073, [email protected]
Jay Kadiwala, ESEF, 301-987-2517, [email protected]
Shaina Donahue, CFI, 240- 638-6957, [email protected]

Personal Transportation Equipment Lithium Battery Hazmat/DOT Regulations Contacts:
• Barbara Wilson, CFI, 832-437-8900
• Lori-Ann Lytle, CFI, 860-210-1955
ASSIGNMENT MESSAGE:
Lithium Battery e-mobility device samples need to be shipped in accordance with DOT Hazmat Regulations. Not
all devices can legally be shipped. Contact Barbara Wilson or Lori-Ann Lytle PRIOR to sample collection.
Contact the requestor prior to initiating investigation to determine whether sample collection is desired.
Collect the following information on the use patterns and history of the incident device:
1. What was the operating mode of the device when the incident occurred (e.g., during charging, use, etc.)?
2. How old is the device?
3. Was it charged before first use?
4. General charging pattern including frequency and duration
5. Were the original charger and charging cords or cables used with the device?
6. Provide a description of charger and cables.
7. Temperature device was stored, charged, and used.
8. Was device used in rain or cold weather?
9. Weight of rider(s), if applicable.
10. Use pattern of device such as: Frequency of use, describe use to characterize battery loading: short runs of
quick starting, stopping, and turning; long runs of x yards; or a combination of both; stalled motor
conditions, etc.
More specific details of the 24 hours up to the incident:
11. When was it charged last and how long?
12. How many times had the device been charged prior to the incident?
13. Include rest time between use and charging (or charging and use).
14. Temperature and environment (indoors, rain, ice,…) e-mobility device was used at during time of incident.
15. How was the device being used just prior to the incident?
For internet connected incident products (IoT) where the internet connection has led to the incident, describe how
the remote connection to the internet caused the safety hazard and collect information on the smartphone or other
internet connected device and software versions used on the internet connected device.
Please include all primary and all backup contacts in the distribution of the completed IDI.
For IoT cases, please also include Doug Lee, EXHR, in the distribution of the completed IDI.
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Person(s) to Contact:
Guidelines: CPSC Guidelines When Collecting And Shipping A Hoverboard
For Internet of Things: IoT/Connected Products – Appendix 140
Task Number:
Assigned to:

CPSC FORM 324A

Date:
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