The solution is simple – either connect a charger externally, or short-circuit the OUT- and B- with something metal (I often add an external button), but it’s annoying to deal with.

Lithium-ion batteries, found in many popular consumer products, are under scrutiny again following a massive fire this week in New York City thought to be caused by the battery that powered an ...

Everyone loves, and should respect, lithium-ion batteries. They pack a ton of power and can make our projects work better. I’ve gathered a number of tips and tricks about using them over the … ...

The TSA just banned a travel essential from checked luggage following a new travel advisory and updated guidance from the Federal Aviation Administration.

Lealman Fire District (LFD) reported that a duplex caught fire on June 1 after a lithium battery charger was used with an incompatible battery.

Firefighters are warning people not to mix and match lithium-ion battery chargers due to the risk of a fire or explosion. Fire department data shows that lithium-ion batteries caused 183 fires ...

A dog chewed a portable phone charger. It started a house fire. Sparks from a lithium-ion battery caused the blaze. Tulsa fire officials warn people to be careful with the devices.

The Milwaukee M18 Lithium-Ion XC 5.0Ah Battery and Charger Starter Kit is on sale for $89, which is 59% off the original $219 price tag.

"The lithium-ion battery in the power bank can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers,” the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said Anker Innovations is recalling Anker ...

A massive house fire in Kenosha County is believed to have been caused by a defective lithium-ion battery or charger, highlighting the growing risk associated with these devices.

A brand of portable, magnetic, wireless phone chargers sold on online platforms including Amazon is being recalled over fears that its internal lithium-ion battery can lead to potential fire and ...

Power banks and portable chargers are prohibited in checked luggage on flights. This ban follows a rise in lithium-ion battery fires, including incidents on planes and with electric vehicles ...