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Nearly 80,000 Anker speakers recalled due to fire hazard

Anker is recalling Bluetooth speakers due to reports of battery overheating and safety hazards.
Affected models were sold exclusively on Amazon with a total of approximately 69,000 units sold in the US.
#electric-vehicles

Saltwater flooding is a serious fire threat for EVs and other devices with lithium-ion batteries

Flooding from hurricanes poses significant risks with electric vehicles and lithium-ion batteries, raising fire hazards due to saltwater exposure.

How Electric-Vehicle Battery Fires Happen-and How You Should React

EVs are less likely to catch fire than traditional gas-powered vehicles, despite recent battery fire incidents.

Porsche to recall over 27,000 EVs in US over battery short circuit risk

Porsche recalls Taycan vehicles over fire risk due to battery issues.
No specific vehicles identified as defective, necessitating dealership visits for diagnostics.

What to know about saltwater flooding and the risk of lithium-ion battery fires

Flooding from hurricanes increases fire risk in electric vehicles and devices with lithium-ion batteries, prompting urgent attention to battery safety.

The Auto Industry Finally Has a Plan to Stop Electric Vehicle Fires

The recent Mercedes Benz EQE 350 fire in South Korea has led to significant policy changes regarding EV battery safety and regulations.

Hyundai & Kia Respond to EV Fire Concerns with New BMS

Hyundai and Kia launched a new battery management system to enhance EV safety and address fire fears in South Korea.

Saltwater flooding is a serious fire threat for EVs and other devices with lithium-ion batteries

Flooding from hurricanes poses significant risks with electric vehicles and lithium-ion batteries, raising fire hazards due to saltwater exposure.

How Electric-Vehicle Battery Fires Happen-and How You Should React

EVs are less likely to catch fire than traditional gas-powered vehicles, despite recent battery fire incidents.

Porsche to recall over 27,000 EVs in US over battery short circuit risk

Porsche recalls Taycan vehicles over fire risk due to battery issues.
No specific vehicles identified as defective, necessitating dealership visits for diagnostics.

What to know about saltwater flooding and the risk of lithium-ion battery fires

Flooding from hurricanes increases fire risk in electric vehicles and devices with lithium-ion batteries, prompting urgent attention to battery safety.

The Auto Industry Finally Has a Plan to Stop Electric Vehicle Fires

The recent Mercedes Benz EQE 350 fire in South Korea has led to significant policy changes regarding EV battery safety and regulations.

Hyundai & Kia Respond to EV Fire Concerns with New BMS

Hyundai and Kia launched a new battery management system to enhance EV safety and address fire fears in South Korea.
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#product-recall

Charger recall spells more bad news for Humane's maligned AI Pin

Humane disqualified its battery supplier due to fire safety risks, offering refunds or replacements to affected customers.

Humane recalls its troubled AI Pin's Charge Case due to overheating

Humane AI Pin's Charge Case recall highlights serious quality control issues and emphasizes prudent consumer safety measures.

Charger recall spells more bad news for Humane's maligned AI Pin

Humane disqualified its battery supplier due to fire safety risks, offering refunds or replacements to affected customers.

Humane recalls its troubled AI Pin's Charge Case due to overheating

Humane AI Pin's Charge Case recall highlights serious quality control issues and emphasizes prudent consumer safety measures.
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#ev-recall

Porsche Recalls Over 27,000 Taycan EVs Because Of Battery Fire Risk

27,000 Porsche Taycan EVs recalled for high-voltage battery issues posing fire risks.
Temporary charging limit advised for some models pending further investigation.

Porsche recalls more than 27,000 Taycan EVs

Porsche Taycan recall issued due to battery short circuit risk affecting over 27,000 vehicles.

Porsche Recalls Over 27,000 Taycan EVs Because Of Battery Fire Risk

27,000 Porsche Taycan EVs recalled for high-voltage battery issues posing fire risks.
Temporary charging limit advised for some models pending further investigation.

Porsche recalls more than 27,000 Taycan EVs

Porsche Taycan recall issued due to battery short circuit risk affecting over 27,000 vehicles.
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#e-bikes

City Attempts to Prevent Deadly Lithium-Ion Battery Fires

The NYC Safe Charging Accelerator program aims to prevent e-bike battery fires by promoting safe charging practices and replacing unsafe batteries.

Arguments For and Against e-Bike Registration and Licensing

New York State's new e-bike legislation aims to enhance battery safety, but key measures like mandatory registration are absent, causing concern among advocates.

Colorado Right-to-Repair Bill May Cover E-Bikes

E-bikes inclusion in repair laws can pose risks

E-bike bursts into flames outside Buckingham Palace as firefighters are called

E-vehicle fires are becoming increasingly common in cities like London
The risk of fire from e-bikes and e-scooters is higher when using unsafe/damaged batteries

eBay to ban private e-bike sales over fire safety concerns

eBay is banning private sales of e-bikes and batteries in the UK beginning 31 October due to battery fire concerns.

City Attempts to Prevent Deadly Lithium-Ion Battery Fires

The NYC Safe Charging Accelerator program aims to prevent e-bike battery fires by promoting safe charging practices and replacing unsafe batteries.

Arguments For and Against e-Bike Registration and Licensing

New York State's new e-bike legislation aims to enhance battery safety, but key measures like mandatory registration are absent, causing concern among advocates.

Colorado Right-to-Repair Bill May Cover E-Bikes

E-bikes inclusion in repair laws can pose risks

E-bike bursts into flames outside Buckingham Palace as firefighters are called

E-vehicle fires are becoming increasingly common in cities like London
The risk of fire from e-bikes and e-scooters is higher when using unsafe/damaged batteries

eBay to ban private e-bike sales over fire safety concerns

eBay is banning private sales of e-bikes and batteries in the UK beginning 31 October due to battery fire concerns.
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These Battery-Powered Electronics Can Unexpectedly Catch on Fire

Battery safety becomes a major concern as demand increases, leading to more faulty batteries and potential explosions.

The Fire Hazard That's Hiding in Your Junk Drawer

Proper battery storage involves taping terminals or using organizers to prevent short circuits and potential fires.

Why you should stop using your solar-powered power bank

Solar-powered power banks are largely ineffective and potentially dangerous due to overheating.
Alternatives exist that may be more reliable for charging devices. They should be preferred over solar-powered banks.

Video shows dog chewing on a lithium-ion battery and sparking house fire in Oklahoma

Dog chewing on lithium-ion battery caused a house fire in Oklahoma, highlighting the potential dangers of these batteries.

Samsung teases fast-charging, long-lived battteries

Samsung SDI promises EV batteries to charge 80% in 9 minutes and last 20 years.

FDNY Arrests Flatbush Bike Shop Owner For Repeated Unsafe Battery Storage

The FDNY filed criminal charges against a Brooklyn e-bike shop owner for improper e-bike battery storage.

Rad Power Safe Shield Battery Tech Could Prevent Thermal Runaway, Four Bikes Get Big Changes

Innovative Safe Shield Battery technology promises enhanced safety in ebike batteries.
Rad Power Bikes is committed to improving safety standards for eBikes despite past challenges.
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