Lithium batteries that exploded while being charged were the "most probable cause" of a fire Saturday that injured two firefighters and did an estimated $475,000 damage to a home on the southwest side ...

Flames destroyed the manufacturing facility of Heibert Cabinets and Woodworking, but the Canadian company immediately began ...

The batteries are at risk of being crushed by lorries, causing them to explode dangerously in bins or at waste sites. This ...

Don’t buy a device with a rechargeable battery unless it comes from a reputable brand and seller, and be extra careful when charging e-scooters and e-bikes at home.

Chicago and New York are different worlds, from hot dog condiments to hot dog excrement on the sidewalks. New York uses the wrong kind on the former and has too much of the latter. But the laws of ...

In the United States, disposable vapes are being used and discarded improperly, too. Authorities in several states have ...

Lithium battery bags do work, but only to contain fires, not prevent them. For most users, they’re an inexpensive safeguard ...

They're in our phones, laptops and smartwatches—but lithium-ion batteries can be dangerous when damaged or overcharged.

Lithium-ion batteries (LiBs) are currently the most widely used rechargeable batteries worldwide, powering countless portable ...

Knog has recalled some bicycle lights because the lithium-ion battery can overheat and cause a fire.