“The nature of battery fires can vary widely, depending on the failure mode. Some batteries self-heat for hours, while others ...

Two household products have been recalled by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) following reports of fires and ...

A sharp increase in lithium-ion fires over the past year has helped prompt a new way for Border residents to dispose of ...

If a lithium-ion battery gets too hot or is damaged, it may undergo a chemical reaction called thermal runaway. This ...

Lithium-ion batteries, which power many everyday devices, have the potential to cause serious harm or death if they are flawed, and the Chicago Fire Department is now tracking these fires due to their ...

Manufacturers see lithium power as the future of rail travel in the UK - but the trains could pose unique challenges.

Safe handling of electric vehicle (EV) batteries is in the forefront of the news this hurricane season due to the increased ...

What's more, while lithium-ion battery fires are a disaster, gas cars are more likely to combust than an EV, as noted by the ...

Over 50% of Londoners have admitted to incorrectly disposing of old electricals in their household waste or recycling bins, ...

Vape pens do have lithium-ion batteries…they are considered a hazardous waste,” For Nevada schools, one major safety issue is vape pens.

During these tests, the PSQR parameters, namely ranging, accuracy, consistency and rate of fire for multiple target ...

Fires can be caused by overcharging, overheating, physical damage or product defects, which trigger a process known as ...