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CTV News
14-06-2025
- CTV News
Lithium batteries sparking landfill fires
Winnipeg Watch The City of Winnipeg is warning that lithium-ion batteries have caused several fires in the Brady Landfill in recent months, and reminds people to be careful when disposing of them.
Digital Trends
13-06-2025
- Digital Trends
Anker recalls a million power banks over fire risk — here's what to do
Anker is recalling more than a million of its PowerCore 10000 power banks due to a risk of overheating that could lead to fire and burns. The tech company has received 19 reports of fires and explosions linked to the power bank, which contains lithium-ion batteries. Two of the reports relate to minor burn injuries and required medical attention, while a further 11 reports cite property damage totaling more than $60,000, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Recommended Videos Affected units — about 1,158,000 in all — were sold online in the U.S. by Anker, Amazon, Newegg, and Ebay from June 2016 through December 2022 for about $27. Anyone who owns a recalled PowerCore 10000 power bank is urged to stop using it immediately and to take steps to receive a free replacement. What to do If you have Anker's PowerCore 10000 power bank, here's what you need to know: – First, check the model number. Only certain units are affected, specifically those with the model number A1263, which you'll find printed on the bottom of the device. – If you have a faulty unit, you can get a replacement. To receive it, you won't be asked to send the power bank to Anker. Instead, you'll need to submit a photo of the recalled unit that shows the model number, serial number, your name, the date the photo was taken, and the word 'recalled' written on the power bank in permanent marker. Anker has detailed instructions on its website explaining exactly how to apply. – A purchase receipt will be requested but will not be required to participate in the recall. – Whatever you do, don't throw your faulty power bank in the trash. Recalled lithium-ion batteries have to be carefully disposed of as they present a greater risk of fire. Your municipal household hazardous waste (HHW) collection center may accept it — get in touch to find out. Consumers will be required to confirm safe disposal of the power bank before receiving a replacement. If you want to speak to someone at Anker for clarification on anything regarding the recall, you can call toll-free at 800-988-7973 from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday. Alternatively, you can send an email to support@
E&E News
10-06-2025
- Automotive
- E&E News
Dems question withdrawal of battery safety rulemaking
Two House Democrats are grilling the nation's consumer watchdog over its recent decision to withdraw a proposal to create safety standards for certain lithium-ion batteries. Consumer Product Safety Commission acting Chair Peter Feldman and Commissioner Douglas Dziak, both Republicans, voted 2-0 on May 13 to repeal a notice of proposed rulemaking to establish standards for batteries used in scooters, e-bikes and other micromobility devices. The CPSC had voted 3-2 to advance the proposal just two weeks prior, with Democrats on the commission calling the batteries 'ticking time bombs.' Then, after President Donald Trump fired all three Democratic commissioners, Feldman and Dziak changed course. Advertisement Battery fires have killed dozens of people in recent years and posed problems for first responders, who have struggled to get the blazes under control. The batteries' ability to combust has drawn scrutiny from lawmakers on both sides of the aisle.
Yahoo
08-06-2025
- Yahoo
Lithium-Ion batteries cause fire in Hernando County home: HCFR
BROOKSVILLE, Fla. (WFLA) — A fire broke out in a Brooksville residence Saturday afternoon after lithium-ion batteries were left charging inside the home. Hernando County Fire Rescue responded to the 800 block of Live Oak Drive to find smoke billowing out from the front door. Two people were inside the home at the time but escaped safely with no injuries. As an important safety reminder, continuously charging lithium-ion batteries can cause the battery to fail, which creates a very deadly gas release that can not only incapacitate people but also overheat and spontaneously catch fire. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Daily Mail
08-06-2025
- General
- Daily Mail
Cargo ship full of electric vehicles abandoned in Pacific Ocean after terrifying fire erupts
A salvage team is en route to a cargo ship carrying almost 3,000 vehicles that was abandoned in the Pacific Ocean after a fire broke out earlier this week off Alaska 's Aleutian Islands. The 600-foot Morning Midas remains adrift approximately 300 miles southwest of Adak Island, according to the US Coast Guard, which is continuing to monitor the situation via satellite. Photographs show the vessel still smoking hundreds of miles from the nearest coastline days after the initial distress signal was received. Thick columns of smoke can be seen billowing into the sky. Incredibly, all 22 crew members were safely evacuated onto a lifeboat on Tuesday afternoon and later rescued by a nearby merchant vessel. They remained aboard the rescue ship as of Thursday, the vessel's management company, London-based Zodiac Maritime, said. The fire was first reported around 3:15pm on Tuesday as the ship was transporting an around 70 high-powered fully electric vehicles and about 680 hybrids, in addition to a broader cargo of vehicles bound for a major Pacific port in Mexico. The ship had departed Yantai, China, on May 26. The Coast Guard noted that the vehicle figures remain preliminary as the situation develops. The cause of the fire remains under investigation but lithium-ion batteries, widely used in electric vehicles, are known to present firefighting challenges due to their high combustibility once ignited. Lithium fires burn hot, long, and are notoriously difficult to extinguish. A tugboat carrying salvage specialists and firefighting equipment is expected to reach the Morning Midas early next week, Zodiac Maritime said. A second tug, with enhanced ocean towage capabilities, is also being arranged to assist with the operation. For now, officials are relying on the adrift ship's satellite systems to track its condition remotely. The Morning Midas was built in 2006 and is registered under a Liberian flag. Environmental concerns are being closely monitored. Experts warn that if the fire spreads to fuel tanks or causes structural failure, the vessel could leak toxic chemicals or even sink, creating a long-term environmental hazard. Fires involving electric vehicles can present unique hazards if not contained, raising the risk of structural compromise or hazardous material being released into the ocean. The incident has drawn comparisons to a 2023 fire aboard another car carrier, which was transporting around 3,000 vehicles, including nearly 500 electric cars, from Germany to Singapore. That fire burned for a week, resulting in one death and multiple injuries, before the ship was eventually towed to port in the Netherlands. Following that incident, Dutch safety authorities called for improvements in emergency response protocols for ships carrying electric vehicles.
