Federal regulators have pulled thousands of solar-powered portable chargers off the market after their lithium-ion batteries swelled and created a burn risk. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety ...

Lithium-ion batteries contain volatile electrolytes that make them susceptible to catching on fire, even in an underwater drone. On February 4, 2026, a 12-foot-long underwater drone caught fire while ...

COLUMBIA, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--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 ...

Technology company Zyntony announces a recall of 2,400 rechargeable USB power banks following two reports of the lithium-ion battery overheating and catching fire. One minor burn injury was reported, ...

British aviation regulators report power bank overheating incidents on planes have nearly doubled in one year, raising urgent ...

A fire caused by an e-scooter at a multifamily building is now prompting local officials to consider new safety rules. The incident happened March 22 on Woodland Place, where officials say an ...

Federal safety officials are urging consumers to stop using the devices immediately after four reports of batteries catching ...

BILOXI, Miss. (WLOX) - In smartphones, scooters, lawnmowers and more, they’re everywhere. Lithium batteries power lots of what we use on a daily basis, but with improper care, they can be hazardous.

Air China has confirmed that a in-flight fire in an Airbus A321 overhead luggage bin was caused by a lithium battery. The A321 had departed Hangzhou for Seoul as flight CA139 on 18 October, and was ...

Anyone traveling by plane these days knows that there are some pretty important rules when it comes to packing your luggage. But alongside the usual rules for weapons, liquids, and gels, portable ...