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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.

• 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 Power Bank Lawsuit Claims Defective Portable Charger Caused House Fire

  March 23, 2026

  Michael Adams

  Amid prior reports of portable chargers overheating and exploding, a new lawsuit alleges that a defective Aukey power bank sold through Amazon caused a house fire.

• INIU Power Bank Lawsuit Alleges Lithium-Ion Charger Fire Caused Severe Property Damage

  February 10, 2026

  Michael Adams

  Amid rising nationwide concerns over lithium-ion battery fires, a new class action lawsuit claims INIU portable chargers can overheat, ignite or explode due to power bank defects.

• Tesla Wrongful Death Lawsuit Claims Driver Trapped in Burning Vehicle When Door Handles Failed

  January 16, 2026

  Michael Adams

  According to a wrongful death lawsuit, multiple defects in a Tesla Model Y resulted in a man’s death inside the burning vehicle after it crashed.

• Rad Power Bike Battery Fires Result in CPSC Warning, After Manufacturer Refuses to Recall E-Bikes

  November 25, 2025

  Darian Hauf

  Consumers are being urged to stop using Rad Power e-bikes after more than 30 reports of lithium-ion battery fires, which the manufacturer refuses to recall.

• Vape Pen Modifications Carry Risk of Explosions, Other Severe Injuries: Study

  July 28, 2025

  Michael Adams

  A new study warns that certain vape modifications like adding THC to liquids or rewiring damaged batteries could lead to severe e-cigarette injuries.