Rechargeable battery

A rechargeable battery includes: a rechargeable battery comprising: a housing, an electrode assembly including a first electrode and a second electrode and situated within the housing; a first electrode terminal; and a first current collecting member; wherein the first current collecting member comprises a terminal connection portion that is electrically connected to the first electrode terminal and a current collecting piece that is electrically connected to the first electrode; characterised in that the first current collecting member comprises a fuse located between the terminal connection portion and the current collecting piece.