The battery will eventually swell to the point where it destroys the system casing and internal components, and if it were to burst, can result in a fire.
The battery should be removed and disposed of immediately, and run on AC only until you can purchase a replacement.
If you're in the US, one source of genuine OEM Dell batteries:
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Yes it's a physical and a safety hazard.
The battery will eventually swell to the point where it destroys the system casing and internal components, and if it were to burst, can result in a fire.
The battery should be removed and disposed of immediately, and run on AC only until you can purchase a replacement.
If you're in the US, one source of genuine OEM Dell batteries:
https://www.parts-people.com/index.php?action=category&id=140&subid=601&refine=battery