Tytera MD-380 lithium-ion battery case popped open! 

I heard a pop where my HT/handheld radios were charging, I found the lithium-ion battery in my Tytera MD-380 HT expanded to the point of popping open it's plastic casing. Let me know what you think.
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Damaged, defective and recalled lithium-based batteries are hazardous and require special handling. Do not place them in the trash as they could cause a fire in the garbage truck or at a collection site.
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WARNING
A SWOLLEN LITHIUM-ION BATTERY MAY CATCH FIRE OR EXPLODE. PROCEED WITH EXTREME CAUTION AND AT YOUR OWN RISK WHEN REMOVING A SWOLLEN BATTERY FROM AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE. IF YOU HAVE ANY DOUBTS ABOUT YOUR ABILITY TO DO SO SAFELY, POWER DOWN AND ISOLATE THE DEVICE, AND CONSULT A PROFESSIONAL REPAIR TECHNICIAN IMMEDIATELY.

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