Lithium-ion batteries power the devices we rely on every day—but when misused, they can overheat, catch fire, or even explode ...
With holiday season in full swing, fire safety experts are urging Americans to "Take C.H.A.R.G.E." of lithium-ion battery ...
Video above: Fire department warns about charging batteries after two house firesLithium-ion batteries, found in many popular consumer products, are under scrutiny again following a massive fire this ...
New York City’s law preventing the sale, lease, or rental of e-bikes that do not conform to safety standards has gone into effect. It’s an important step toward curbing the deadly lithium-ion battery ...
A lithium-ion battery sparked a devastating fire at a New York apartment building, killing one person and injuring 17 others. Firefighters with the New York City Fire Department said the fire broke ...
As an auditor of battery manufacturers around the world, University of Maryland mechanical engineer Michael Pecht frequently ...
The rechargeable batteries that power common items like e-bikes, scooters and electric cars can pose a dangerous new threat to firefighters. They burn hotter and longer — and many fire departments may ...
UL Research Institutes is sharing how to Take C.H.A.R.G.E. of lithium-ion battery safety to prevent battery fires at home and on-the-go, as tech gifts top holiday wish lists and people prepare to ...
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - Lithium-ion batteries, known for packing a punch of charge within a small space, can also pose a ...
As fire departments prepare to better track lithium battery fires, an expert advises not to plug a device into “any charger ...
Every year, it's estimated that there are more than 5,000 lithium-ion battery fires at recycling facilities in the U.S. alone ...