Rechargeable secondary battery

The present invention is directed to a rechargeable battery (100) with an electrode assembly (110). In order to provide for an enhanced safety even if the battery (100) is damaged due to penetration, the rechargeable battery (100) according to the invention comprises a short circuit induction member (160) providing for a flow path for a short circuit current if the battery is damaged due to penetration, the short circuit induction member (160) comprising a pair of long side legs (161, 162) and a short side bridging element (163), wherein the electrode assembly (110) is interposed between the long side legs (161, 162) and the short circuit induction member (160) provides for the flow path for the short circuit current in case the battery (100) is damaged due to penetration.