We've become increasingly reliant on lithium-ion batteries. In their various shapes and sizes, they can power everything from smartphones to EVs and have proven invaluable for their capacity to charge ...

SAN LEANDRO, Calif. (KGO) -- For months 7 on Your Side has been reporting on the dangers of lithium batteries. They've exploded without warning in some hoverboards, smartphones, laptops and ...

Handle swollen, leaking, or punctured batteries with extreme caution. Experts recommend wearing protective gear, storing the ...

The post, shared in a Rad Power Bikes forum, shows a battery placed inside stacked and capped cinder blocks — a low-cost, ...

Lithium ion batteries are all around you because they're lightweight, powerful, and rechargeable. However, when damaged, overcharged, or improperly stored, they can overheat, catch fire, or even ...

An exploding lithium-ion battery in an illegal e-bike repair shop in the basement of a home in Queens sparked a huge fire that tore through the single-family house, FDNY officials said Tuesday.

Lithium-ion batteries power many everyday items like smartphones, vapes, toys, tools and e-scooters. But if not handled correctly, they can catch fire or even explode. As Chad Pawson reports, waste ...

A 76-year-old grandmother was killed when an e-bike battery exploded like a “blowtorch” inside a Queens pizzeria on the Fourth of July – trapping her as she tried to leave the bathroom, the FDNY said.

Lithium batteries are among the most common batteries in the world. They mostly power your smartphones, laptops and tablets, along with hybrid and electric cars. But recently, they’ve also made ...