Lithium-ion batteries are used to power a growing variety of products, including the vast majority of electric vehicles, ...

Lithium-ion batteries power a lot of tech today, from laptops and cellphones to common power tools. But if stored improperly, they're a massive fire risk.

Several fires across northern Utah sparked by lithium ion battery-powered equipment have kept fire crews busy. Now, they're ...

Overcharging, overheating or even hidden manufacturing flaws can trigger a dangerous chain reaction in a lithium-ion battery ...

If you’re an enthusiastic home DIYer, your arsenal likely includes a variety of power tools that make your projects easier ...

Without more regulation on how to safely dispose of lithium-ion batteries we’re going to have more fires caused by them ...

Lealman Fire District (LFD) reported that a duplex caught fire on June 1 after a lithium battery charger was used with an incompatible battery.

A shed fire in Fort Pierce prompted a response from St. Lucie County Fire Rescue, who determined the cause could be a lithium ...

ERIE, Pa., May 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Found in everything from phones to tablets to computers to e-bikes to cordless tools, shavers and toothbrushes, lithium-ion batteries now power literally ...

It is a situation that highlights the prevalence and dangers of lithium-ion batteries. People use them every day.

Yes. Malfunction and damage are very rare, so lithium-ion battery technology is very safe to use. Especially if you avoid extreme heat and damaging the battery casing. Are lithium-polymer ...

"The high energy density of lithium-ion batteries is what causes them to release so much heat when they are overcharged, discharged too quickly, stored improperly or damaged," said Skip Donnell ...