Tag: lithium-ion battery
OCOOPA Recalls 1.5M Hand Warmers for Fire, Death Risk
OCOOPA Direct is recalling about 1.5 million rechargeable hand warmers after the lithium-ion batteries inside them were linked to fires, burns and the death of an 83-year-old California consumer.
METASONO Heated Insoles Linked to 10 Burn Injury Reports
METASONO and MEATSONO Heated Insoles have been linked to 14 reports of fires, explosions, and thermal incidents. At least 10 people suffered burn injuries.
Meisinuo Heated Insoles Tied to 15 Burns, No Recall Offered
Safety officials are warning consumers to immediately stop using Meisinuo heated insoles that were sold on Amazon after the batteries burned at least 15 burn people. The seller has not agreed to a recall or refund.
Rowenta Recalls Cordless Vacuums for Battery Fire Risk
Rowenta recalled about 3,660 X-Force Flex cordless vacuum cleaners after reports that the lithium-ion battery in the handle can overheat and ignite. The defect poses a risk of fire and burn injuries.
Ridstar E-Bikes Gets 2nd Warning After 31 Injuries Linked to Wheel Detachment
The CPSC has issued another warning for Ridstar Q20 E-Bikes after 31 people were injured when the front wheel detached without warning. Safety officials have also issued warnings about battery fires and burn hazards.
Arizer Solo III Vaporizers Recalled for Fire Hazard
Arizer recalled about 5,000 Solo III portable vaporizers after reports of "thermal events" involving the internal lithium-ion battery, including reports of fires and venting. The defect poses fire and burn hazards and a risk of serious injury or death.
Hyundai Recalls 2019-2020 Kona EVs for Battery Fire Hazard
Hyundai issued a stop-sale for 2019-2020 Kona electric vehicles and asked owners to park outside after 13 battery fires were reported.
New High-Tech X1-5 Hoverboard Linked to Fire Hazard
Safety officials are warning consumers not to charge or use the New High-Tech X1-5 hoverboard due to a life-threatening fire hazard.
Michaels Recalls Tassel Keychain Power Banks for Fire Hazard
Michaels recalled 14,000 tassel keychain power banks because the lithium-ion batteries can catch on fire.
Lawsuit Claims Exploding Phone Battery Ended Basketball Career
A lawsuit was filed by a man who claims that an exploding LG phone battery caused injuries that ended his basketball career.