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• Volvo Faces Class Action Lawsuit Over Recalled Hybrid Batteries, Alleging Fires Occur Due to Faulty Design

  April 15, 2025

  Michael Adams

  A recently filed lawsuit claims that the location of lithium-ion batteries in certain recalled Volvo vehicles could cause short circuits, leading to fires.

• Lithium-Ion Battery Explosions Could Be Prevented by New Kind of Sensor

  March 26, 2025

  Michael Adams

  Researchers have developed a new kind of sensor to detect gas leaks in lithium-ion batteries, which often occur prior to fires or explosions.

• CPSC Warns Consumers to Stop Using Universal E-Bike and E-Scooter Chargers Due to Fire Risks

  September 6, 2024

  Darian Hauf

  Aftermarket chargers for lithium ion powered scooters, bikes and other micromobility products have led to over one hundred reports of fire or thermal events, including injuries and property damage, federal safety officials warn.

• Chrysler Pacifica Recall Issued for Electric Hybrid Minivans That May Catch Fire, Even When Parked

  July 31, 2024

  Grace Muller

• CPSC Issues UPP E-bike Battery Warning After Reports of Fires, Property Damage

  April 24, 2024

  Irvin Jackson

  The CPSC is warning consumers not to use UPP E-bike batteries due to reports of overheating in the U.S. and U.K., which have resulted in fires and property damage.