Lithium-Ion Battery Safety. ... If your charging station is outdoors, only use an outdoor-rated charging station. Make sure that the charging station cannot come in contact with the vehicle.

A lithium-ion battery-powered e-bike and a wireless power bank are being recalled due to their battery sources exploding and causing fires.

Lithium-ion is not the only battery that is a safety hazard if overcharged. Lead- and nickel-based batteries are also known to melt down and cause fire if improperly handled. Nickel-based batteries ...

Charging lithium-ion devices in rooms with combustibles is not advised, according to HFD. Officials showed KHON2 the remains of an e-bike that was charged in a bedroom used as storage.

NORTHAMPTON, Mass. (WWLP) – Lithium ion batteries power many of today’s most popular gadgets, including smart phones and laptops. The National Fire Protection Agency says in rare cases, these ...

Lithium ion batteries can be found in holiday gifts from e-scooters and drones to cellphone charging stations. Electrical fires can also be caused by cordless vacuums, laptops and even lawn mowers.

New York officials aim to pass legislation that would help prevent fires caused by lithium-ion batteries by providing e-bike owners with better safety measures and more affordable battery options.

After a spate of deadly e-bike battery fires, safe charging stations are coming to New York City public housing projects, electeds announced Sunday. The city is tapping $25 million in federal funds… ...

A lithium-ion battery will start producing its own oxygen when on fire, it's difficult to put out. Fire Prevention Week kicks off on Oct. 6, and the theme is "Smoke Alarms: Make Them Work For You ...

KENOSHA COUNTY, Wis. (WTMJ,/CNN/CNN Newsource/WKRC) — A lithium-ion battery fire destroyed a man's home in 45 minutes.

There are 10 fire stations across Greater Cincinnati to recycle lithium-ion batteries. Ohio Fire Stations: Cincinnati Fire Department Hyde Park Station #46, 2731 Erie Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45208 ...