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• Anker Power Bank Explosion Lawsuit Alleges Thermal Runaway Caused Severe Burns

  August 6, 2026

  Darian Hauf

  A California man has filed an Anker power bank explosion lawsuit alleging a portable charger sold at Target exploded in his pocket, causing severe burns.

• Kia EV9 Fire Lawsuit Alleges Defective Battery Caused Parking Garage Blaze

  August 3, 2026

  Darian Hauf

  Insurance companies have filed a Kia EV9 battery fire lawsuit alleging a defective battery management system caused a 2024 electric SUV to overheat and catch fire while charging.

• iPhone Fire Lawsuit Alleges Apple Smartphone Exploded, Causing Severe Burn Injuries

  July 30, 2026

  Michael Adams

  A Florida woman has filed an Apple iPhone lawsuit alleging a defective smartphone exploded and caught fire while lying on her bed.

• Amazon Heated Socks Lawsuit Claims Defective Battery Combusted, Resulting in House Fire

  July 8, 2026

  Michael Adams

  An Amazon heated socks lawsuit alleges a defective battery sold with HokyoGin electric heated clothing spontaneously combusted, causing a house fire that resulted in more than $300,000 in property damage.

• Tesla Fire Lawsuit Claims Battery Defects Caused Vehicle’s ‘Spontaneous Combustion’

  May 27, 2026

  Darian Hauf

  An Oregon woman has filed a product liability lawsuit claiming her Tesla suddenly caught fire and crashed, adding to mounting concerns over the risk of battery fires in the popular electric vehicles.

• Ryobi Leaf Blower Battery Lawsuit Claims Short Circuit Caused House Fire

  May 26, 2026

  Martha Garcia

  An insurer has filed a product liability lawsuit against Ryobi, alleging one of the company’s lithium-ion batteries exploded while charging in the basement of a New Jersey home, causing property damage that resulted in more than $352,000 in claim payments.

• Amazon Hand Warmers Lawsuit Claims Defective Products Sparked Fire Leading to Woman’s Death

  May 22, 2026

  Michael Adams

  A California woman has filed a lawsuit alleging her mother died in a fire caused by rechargeable hand warmers, adding to growing concerns over battery-powered warming products.

• Jeep Hybrid Battery Fire Warning Urges Owners To Park Vehicles Outside, Away From Structures

  November 5, 2025

  Darian Hauf

  More than 300,000 Jeep Wrangler and Grand Cherokee hybrid SUVs are being recalled over a high-voltage battery defect that could cause fires, prompting officials to warn owners to park their vehicles outdoors and away from buildings.

• 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.