# ‘Spicy pillows’ are the new hidden battery danger I found in my home — here’s how to dispose of them safely

> Most of the portable electronic devices you own have one. Without them, your phone wouldn’t have any power, your portable chargers would cease to function, and your handheld games consoles would be left with a black…

- **Source:** [TechRadar](https://www.techradar.com/phones/spicy-pillows-are-the-new-hidden-battery-danger-i-found-in-my-home-heres-how-to-dispose-of-them-safely?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=69e647ba30dc51558b76e589)
- **Published:** 2026-04-20
- **Category:** Phones
- **Tags:** #wearables #battery #danger #dispose #found #hidden #home #pillows
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