Exploding Batteries
Careful with Your Laptop; Your Battery May Catch Fire
Posted in Exploding Batteries, Product Liability
You read that correctly. And your next thought might be, “how many people were using laptops on the last flight I took?” And finally, “could it really happen to me?” The answer is very simple; yes. It is no secret that lithium-ion batteries are the present and future of powering… Continue reading
Do You Have a Hoverboard? Be Careful of Its Lithium-Ion Battery
Posted in Exploding Batteries, Product Liability
If you have purchased an EVERCROSS EV5 hoverboard, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recommends that you immediately stop using them due to risk of fire. The hoverboards in question are manufactured in China by Jinhua Smart Electric Technology, Ltd., and are sold on the internet through common retailers… Continue reading
Why Am I Asked if I Am Carrying a Lithium-Ion Battery on a Plane?
Posted in Exploding Batteries, Product Liability
Once you enter the airport, you will immediately notice signs asking if you are checking any device which may have a lithium-ion battery. The real question is, why are they asking? Incidents related to the failure of hazardous products or materials happen more than we like to believe. By way… Continue reading
