On Wednesday afternoon, I noticed that my phone was no longer sitting flush in its case. It took me a few minutes to realize that this was a big, honking sign of danger. The battery in my smartphone ...
Why phone and laptop batteries explode - and 6 ways to protect yourself ...
On Wednesday afternoon, I noticed that my phone was no longer sitting flush in its case. It took me a few minutes to realize that this was a big, honking sign of danger. The battery in my smartphone ...
ROANOKE, Va. – Fire safety officials are sounding the alarm about the increasing risks of lithium-ion battery fires as these power sources become more prevalent in everyday devices. The United States ...
Back in November 2025, a two-month-old Samsung Galaxy S25+ caught fire while charging. This newly purchased flagship phone basically exploded out of nowhere, causing harm to the owners and their home.
"It's a very significant problem." That is how Robert Slone, senior vice president and chief scientist at UL Solutions, describes the growing risk tied to everyday devices powered by lithium‑ion ...
SOUTH BERWICK, Maine (TMX) - Fire officials in Maine are warning about the dangers of lithium-ion batteries after a student’s phone ignited at school shortly after she dropped it. The South Berwick ...