This recall involves 62-volt 5.0 Ah LiPRO rechargeable lithium-ion battery packs for use with DR Power brand battery-powered ...

"When lithium-ion battery fires happen, they can be ferocious and can spread in seconds." Between 2020 to 2024, the London Fire Brigade was called out to 41 vape-related fires, occurring in homes ...

The Consumer Product Safety Commission said 13,200 DR Power LiPRO rechargeable lithium-ion battery packs were recalled because they can short-circuit and ignite, posing a fire and burn hazard.

Photo / Givealittle page An East Coast whānau is urging others to check their lithium-ion battery-powered household appliances after a fire destroyed their Te Araroa homestead.

It urged people to recycle items containing lithium ion batteries at household waste recycling centres or supermarket drop-off points. Area manager Dan Moss said: "It can have devastating effects.

The guidelines are clear: "Spare (uninstalled) lithium ion and lithium metal batteries, including power banks and cell phone battery charging cases, must be carried in carry-on baggage only." ...

Leaked battery fluids are toxic and corrosive, posing health threats and damaging car interiors. To reduce risk, never leave power banks, chargers, or any lithium-ion batteries inside a hot car.

T4X3062XENR CE75021XEN0 CE77021XEN0 The battery pack used in the equipment has model number 41424, which can be found on the back of the battery on a label, and is part of the recall, the CPSC said.

Lithium-ion battery safety The next priority is addressing the risk of injury and fire from lithium-ion batteries. Lithium-ion batteries are powering everything from smartphones to e-bikes to home ...

Lithium-ion batteries are currently the most energy dense batteries we have on the market. Energy density is the amount of energy you're able to store in a given amount of space.

That same week, a battery was blamed for another Salt Lake City apartment fire back in February and a shed fire in Kearns. Fortunately, everyone who was nearby Monday's fire evacuated safely.