Battery safety recommendations From Assistant Fire Chief Matthew Lamothe: • Purchase devices that have the UL (Underwriters Laboratories) marking. • Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for charging ...

Lithium-ion batteries sparked 60 fires across the five boroughs between Jan. 1 and May 3 of 2022, according to the FDNY. City data shows it represents a 233% increase from the same period in 2021 ...