Fire Safety Research Institute, FDNY, CPSC, USFA and ATF team up to share safety risks and tips for safer use of lithium-ion battery powered devices
COLUMBIA, Md., Nov. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Fires from lithium-ion battery-powered devices are increasing at an alarming rate. Today UL’s Fire Safety Research Institute (FSRI) launches the Take C.H.A.R.G.E. of Battery Safety campaign with a new PSA and tips to educate people about safer use of lithium-ion battery powered devices. The campaign is being launched in collaboration with The Fire Department of the City of New York (FDNY), U.S. Fire Administration (USFA) and Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) and with the support of the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
With new technology comes new safety risks. Lithium-ion batteries are powering our lives in more ways than ever before and can be found in cell phones, laptops, power tools and e-mobility devices like wheelchairs, lawnmowers and electric bikes, scooters, and vehicles. Although they offer many advantages, a significant safety concern is the potential for these batteries to catch fire and cause explosions.