Perception of fire risk from lithium-ion batteries in micromobility devices: A study among OSU students

The rise of Lithium-Ion batteries in micromobility devices, such as e-scooters and e-bikes, has grown fire safety concerns in urban environments. Recent incidents with Lithium-Ion batteries have shown up the fire hazard that represent these products. Previous research has shown that the common owners are people of the age of studying and with low income. Making university housing a clutch for this hazard. This study explores the perception of fire risk associated with lithium-ion battery use among students at Oklahoma State University. Through a survey of semi structured interviews, data was collected on students´ behaviors of electric micromobility, risk perception and previous knowledge about its relationship with fire risk. The study used a qualitative method, with inductive content analysis that resulted in a prevailing perception of low risk and a constant of unsafe practices while parking and charging the electric micromobility devices.