The chargers can ignite or cause connected batteries to catch fire, posing a risk of serious injury or death. Nationwide ...

Most of us rely on rechargeable devices multiple times a day – from phones and tablets to power tools, electric bikes and lawn equipment. Plugging something in is part of ...

LA VERGNE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A La Vergne family was forced from their home Saturday night after a lithium battery connected to a solar panel exploded in their garage, sparking a fire that spread to the ...

CHICAGO — Lithium-ion batteries power lots of our everyday electronic devices. However, if these batteries are flawed, they have the potential to cause serious harm or even death. The Chicago Fire ...

The City of Roswell is promoting Fire Prevention Week from Oct. 5 to 11, focusing on the safe use of lithium-ion batteries in homes. In partnership with the National Fire Protection Association, ...

Waking up to a 100% battery on your phone may feel "safe," but you're likely sabotaging your phone's long-term health in the process. While phones are smart enough to stop a literal explosion if you ...

An explosion in Tuolumne County caused thousands in the Chinese Camp area to lose power Friday evening, according to officials. The Tuloumne County Sheriff's Office said there was an explosion due to ...

Changing just one of the materials used in lithium-ion batteries could prevent the uncontrollable fires that erupt if they are pierced or bent, and mass production of these safer batteries could begin ...

A new battery technology has been developed that delivers significantly higher energy storage—enough to alleviate EV range concerns—while lowering the risk of thermal runaway and explosion. A research ...