A lithium-ion battery for a power tool sitting on a work bench - Sersol/Getty Images Lithium-ion batteries have become an important aspect of our everyday lives, powering everything from smartphones ...

Lithium-ion batteries power the devices we rely on every day—but when misused, they can overheat, catch fire, or even explode ...

An example of a lithium-ion battery used to power an electric weed trimmer. Failing to store or charge such a battery properly can be a fire hazard. South Strabane Fire Department Chief Jordan Cramer ...

A flyer from the National Fire Protection Association. With high-tech holiday gifts like new phones, hoverboards and electric bicycles comes a danger that many people don’t think about — fires, ...

TULSA, Okla. — The Tulsa Fire Department is advising the public on the safest ways to handle and dispose of lithium batteries. Last year, there were more than 3,000 incidents causing around 500 ...

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 ...

BETHEL, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Duracell, one of the leading battery manufacturers in the world, today announced the launch of their #BitterIsBetter Campaign to encourage parents and caregivers to ...

SAN LEANDRO, Calif. (KGO) -- For months 7 on Your Side has been reporting on the dangers of lithium batteries. They've exploded without warning in some hoverboards, smartphones, laptops and ...

The National Fire Protection Association announced on Sept. 29, 2025, that “Charge into Fire Safety: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home” will be the theme for Fire Prevention Week, which runs Oct.

OAK RIDGE, Tenn. — A new type of battery is in the works in Oak Ridge. BioLargo Energy Technologies is working to create a battery that could replace the lithium-ion battery. It said the batteries ...

Lithium-ion batteries have become an important aspect of our everyday lives, powering everything from smartphones to important household tools. They are prime components in a whole host of gadgets, ...