A lithium-ion battery for a power tool sitting on a work bench - Sersol/Getty Images Lithium-ion batteries have become an important aspect of our everyday lives, powering everything from smartphones ...

Lithium-ion batteries power our favorite gadgets—but they can be dangerous if misused. Learn how to spot risks, charge safely ...

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - For this year’s Fire Safety Week, the Baton Rouge Fire Department wants everyone to learn about how to properly own electronics and devices with lithium-ion batteries inside ...

SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. – Lithium-ion batteries are igniting fires in homes, trucks and even airplanes across the nation — with a growing threat that has local officials urging residents to handle these ...

Everyone wants to recycle their batteries, but drop-off locations are hard to find. A new fire-safe bin could make the ...

SULPHUR, La. (KPLC) - Lithium-ion batteries are commonly found in everyday items, like cell phones, digital cameras, and other electronic devices. Not storing them properly can cause a fire. The ...

SPOKANE, Wash. -- Once your lithium batteries turn old or become damaged, make sure you are keeping yourself and your family safe by disposing of them properly. A lithium ion battery is a type of ...

Rechargeable lithium-ion batteries remain a fire-causing nuisance, leading to the recall of a popular ebike and mobile power bank. Additionally, there were nearly 100 airline incidences caused by ...

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Rechargeable batteries are in almost every type of electronic device on the market today -- from smartphones and tablets, to power tools and electronic tooth brushes. Eventually, ...

Demand for battery storage is rising. Experts make major discovery while experimenting with EV battery waste: 'We asked a ...

HONOLULU (KHON2) — A trash fire on the morning of March 31 caused by a common household item prompts a message from officials to properly dispose lithium-ion batteries to prevent a potentially ...