damaged beyond repair, how do you dispose of it? do you a, take it to a recycling center, b, call the fire department or c return it to the store or manufacturer. >> it's electronics. you don't just throw electronics away. they have to be disposed of properly. >> notify the seller but don't send it back. in fact, don't handle it at all. the device could reignite. the correct answer is b, call the fire department. >> unless you're trained how to deal with such a fire and know exactly what you're dealing with, i would let someone who knows what they're doing deal with it. >> but if you do find yourself battling an exploding battery, experts recommend call 911, use your fire extinguisher, give it to the fire department for safe disposal. before you buy the device, look for the ul label, meaning it has passed strict restrictions.