http://www.faa.gov/news/press_releases/media/safo10017.pdf
The FAA has released its first advisory about lithium batteries. It appears that the main hazard is lithium metal primary batteries. Li-ion batteries pose an "ordinary" risk when the electrolyte is expelled upon heating.
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