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 ...

Fire service warns ubiquity of batteries in everyday products is outpacing public understanding and safety regulations ...

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 ...

Lithium-ion batteries power everything from phones to e-bikes and electric cars, but when they fail, they can ignite, explode and burn for hours. That risk was ...

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 ...

It was time for a family photo at a recent holiday gathering in Flat Rock when a young person whipped out a portable lithium-ion battery with a solar panel as their parent's phone showed low battery.

Lithium-ion batteries power a host of everyday electronics, but they can also be a fire hazard. Here are some key warning signs you shouldn't ignore.

Canada recently signed a new trade agreement with China, reducing tariffs on up to 49,000 Chinese electric vehicles (EVs) ...

Concerns about electric vehicle fires continue to circulate online, even though available data suggests EVs experience fewer fires than gasoline vehicles.