From: Brian Wolven <Brian.Wolven_at_verizon.net>
Date: Mon, 31 Mar 2003 17:23:51 -0500

Chris Houghten wrote:
> Only explosive if mis used when charging. Theyre not gonna just blow
> up otherwise they wouldnt be able to ship Lithium ion packs either.
>
> Lithium ion batteries contain a much smaller amount of lithium than
> other lithium batteries.. I would imagine you would have to open one
> up and eat the insides in order to get lithium poisoning, but I would
> also imagine that if you did that, the lithium poisoning would be the
> least of your worries. However, lithium is a major component in a lot
> of psychosis medication and so maybe you would be helping yourself
> cuz you would obviously be a nut job.

And if you went nuts and assaulted someone, you'd be charged with battery.

Sorry. <g>
Received on 2003-04-01