All articles tagged with #battery safety
A Southwest flight from Oakland to San Diego was delayed over an hour after a 4-foot-tall robot named Bebop boarded and violated aisle-seat policy; its lithium battery exceeded the airline's size limit and was confiscated, the robot was moved to a window seat, and the plane left without the batteries, with batteries shipped overnight for a Chicago appearance.
A Samsung Galaxy Ring with a swollen lithium-ion battery became stuck on a user's finger during travel, leading to a hospital visit and raising concerns about battery safety in wearable devices. Samsung is investigating the incident, which highlights the risks of battery expansion in small electronics.
A firm using X-ray CT scans investigated the recalled Anker PowerCore 10000 power banks, revealing differences in internal components, particularly in the wiring and assembly of the printed circuit board, which may contribute to overheating issues. The exact cause of the safety risk remains unclear, but the findings could help improve future battery safety measures.
Anker has issued a recall for five of its power bank models due to potential battery faults that could cause overheating or fires. Owners should check their device's model and serial number, stop using affected units, and follow instructions to request a replacement or gift card. Recalled batteries must be disposed of at hazardous waste centers to prevent fire hazards.
Anker has issued a recall for six of its power banks due to potential battery issues that could cause overheating, melting, or fire hazards. Consumers should check if their model is affected, fill out a recall form, and dispose of the product safely to receive a replacement or gift card.
Google is rolling out a mandatory software update for the Pixel 6a to address frequent overheating and battery explosion incidents, which may reduce charging performance and battery capacity, prompting users to consider upgrading due to safety concerns.
Google will release a mandatory software update for Pixel 6a devices to reduce battery capacity and charging performance after 400 charge cycles, aiming to prevent potential overheating and fire risks, with affected users to be contacted in July.
Cornell researchers have developed a novel porous crystal design that enhances lithium-ion transport in solid-state batteries, potentially preventing battery explosions. This design uses a fusion of macrocycle and molecular cage structures to create one-dimensional nanochannels, significantly improving ion conductivity. The breakthrough promises safer, more efficient batteries and has potential applications in water purification and bioelectronics. The findings are detailed in a paper published in the Journal of the American Chemical Society.
New video footage of a Ford F-150 Lightning catching fire due to a battery issue highlights a growing concern around electric vehicles (EVs): volatile fires from the batteries that power them. EV fires have become a growing concern as automakers push to increase sales of electric vehicles and meet tightening emissions standards. Lithium-ion batteries, commonly used in EVs, can be volatile and extremely difficult to put out once on fire. First responders are expressing concern about how much water is needed to put out EV fires and whether a special foam would be required. There's been little to no discussion about first responder training for when the vehicles catch fire, whether due to a malfunction or, more commonly, a crash.