Lithium-ion batteries power many everyday items like smartphones, vapes, toys, tools and e-scooters. But if not handled ...

Researchers suggest a minor alteration in lithium-ion battery design could significantly decrease the risk of fire incidents.

As holiday shoppers buy more devices powered by lithium‑ion batteries, safety concerns are rising. Fires linked to these ...

Two-trailer carrying 15 tonnes of lithium ion batteries caught alight near Yass on Saturday morning, closing traffic in both directions ...

A fire investigator determined the fire was started by thermal runaway from a lithium-ion battery that was among the ...

Lithium-ion batteries can become unstable under certain conditions, leading to fires. Now, researchers have used new materials that they say can make batteries safer.

One Kansas City couple lost everything in a mobile home fire. Now they are left replacing items like essential medical ...

Kaua‘i Fire Department provides safety tips for lithium-ion battery use to prevent fires and toxic off-gassing.

To mitigate the risks associated with lithium-ion batteries, several safety guidelines should be followed: Unplug after charging: Always disconnect the device once the battery is fully charged to ...

Used in smartphones, vapes, toys, power tools and e-scooters, lithium-ion batteries are everywhere, but if not handled or ...

The culprit is the liquid electrolyte inside the battery. It’s flammable by design, allowing lithium ions to flow. If a battery is punctured, overcharged, overheated or poorly made, the electrolyte ...

As last-minute holiday shopping ramps up, fire officials are urging caution when purchasing and using devices powered by ...