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FM-16: FM-16 IMMEDIATE BATTERY, CHARGER, LIQUID, OR STRUCTURAL HAZARD

Presence of smoke, sparks, liquid leakage, swelling, burning odor, exposed parts, or cracked structural components indicating immediate hazard.

Diagnostic overview

Presence of smoke, sparks, liquid leakage, swelling, burning odor, exposed parts, or cracked structural components indicating immediate hazard.

Likely Root Causes

  • Battery is cracked, swollen, leaking, or wet
  • Charger cord, plug, or case is damaged
  • Liquid entered electrical or motor areas
  • Severe arcing, smoke, or burning is present
  • Housing, shoe, clamp, or handle has failed

Quick Checks

  1. Hazard is isolated; no affected item is reused without safety clearance.

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Related symptoms

  • Smoke, sparks, liquid, swelling, leakage, burning odor, exposed parts, or cracked structure is present.

    Smoke, sparks, liquid, swelling, leakage, burning odor, 1. Stop use; clear people and combustibles; disconnect power only if

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