Lithium-ion battery explodes in Van Nuys apartment, shattering windows

A report of shattered windows and smoke coming from a Van Nuys apartment building Saturday turned out to be an exploding ...

Casely power bank recall reissued after death, explosion on plane, and more fires reported

Casely is re-announcing a previous recall affecting over 400,000 wireless phone chargers following additional reports they ...

After Woman’s Death From Exploding Charger, Power Banks Recalled for Second Time

The second major incident that’s come to light since the initial recall occurred in February 2026, when a 47-year-old woman ...
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Columbia Fire Department warns of proper lithium-ion battery use after Friday explosion

COLUMBIA — The Columbia Fire Department is warning about how to properly take care of and dispose of lithium-ion batteries after a lithium-ion battery exploded in a Columbia home on Friday night.

A woman took an electric wheelchair outside because it was clicking. Moments later, it exploded

The woman watched the electric wheelchair go up in flames in her driveway: "I really couldn't believe it exploded in that ...
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Is keeping your phone plugged in 24/7 killing the battery?

Waking up to a 100% battery on your phone may feel "safe," but you're likely sabotaging your phone's long-term health in the process. While phones are smart enough to stop a literal explosion if you ...
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Small explosion at a northeast-side home caused by after-market batteries, SAFD says

SAN ANTONIO — Two people suffered minor injured during a "small explosion" caused by an after-market lithium-ion battery at a house on the northeast side Friday, according to the San Antonio Fire ...