Broken Bosch rack mount battery...how to depose of it?

[Dave_the_B]

I have had a Bosch rack mounted battery replaced under warranty, Bosch have been very clear in their Emails to the bike shop that they do not want the battery back as it poses a danger when transported.
To save the bike shop any hassle I have taken the broken battery off of them, how can I safely depose of it?
Many thanks Dave

 

[wheeliepete]

Where abouts are you? I'm sure there are a few forum members that would take it off your hands

 

[soundwave]

fire! tho you could take all the cells out of it for a nice supply of 18650 cells should be about 40 of them inside.

 

[wheeliepete]

Don't be making crazy suggestions like that SW - it needs to be put into safe hands immediately to avoid any danger to the general public.

 

[Gringo]

Along with many others, I'd take it off your hands
No but seriously, although it's no good for your bike it could still have many good 18650 cell in it. These 18650 batteries can be used individual in torches, put 4 together and make a battery pack for your bike lights, you can buy empty USB power bank cases for a few pounds and then put your own cells in and not forgetting all those folks that build there own bike batteries.
Alternatively you could stick it on eBay

 

[Deleted member 4366]

Broken batteries are really dangerous and should only be handled by qualified Bosch technicians, which is me, so give it to me so that I can adapt it or my bike - I mean dispose of it safely.

 

[Dave_the_B]

I live in Shaftesbury, Dorset.
It would be a pleasure to hand it to a fellow E-bike rider free of charge, collection only

 

[wheeliepete]

Sent you a PM