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

As new high-tech gadgets and toys hit shelves this year for holiday shopping, consumers should be aware of the safety risks of products with lithium ion batteries and how to properly store and dispose ...

We don’t always have the answers, but we have some people on speed dial who do — which is why we present to you our FYI series where we have experts explain if lip balm is actually bad, how often you ...

Do you think tossing used batteries in the trash is harmless? Inside those little power packs are chemicals that don't just vanish. Instead, they linger, leak, and react in ways most people never ...

BRUNSWICK HILLS, Ohio (WJW) — The Brunswick Hills Fire department on Wednesday began a campaign to help people properly and safely dispose of used lithium ion batteries. The rechargeable batteries ...

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 ...

Car batteries are designed to last around three to six years, depending on factors like the type of car, driving habits, and climatic conditions. If you have it routinely checked, keep it clean from ...

DAVENPORT, Iowa — National Battery Day is here, reminding us all how many batteries we use on a daily basis. From the phone we all constantly have in our hand, to the clock that wakes us up in the ...

Beret Leone is a native Minnesotan who joined the WCCO team as a reporter in September 2022 - and she's thrilled be back home in the Twin Cities! Beret grew up in Chaska and graduated from Bethel ...

Batteries have become an essential part of daily life. Seemingly everything requires them, from the TV remote to Ring doorbells. While they may be simple to find and use, how to properly dispose of ...