Lithium power banks were sold as the perfect travel accessory, yet the real hazard is now sitting on your kitchen counter, nightstand, and home office desk. As you add more portable batteries to keep ...

Following similar moves from the Lufthansa Group, Emirates, Virgin Australia and Qantas, Korean Air has become the latest ...

Anker recalled over 1 million PowerCore 10000 power banks (model A1263) due to fire and burn hazards. The recalled power banks were sold online at various retailers, including Amazon and eBay, between ...

Japanese hardware brand Elecom has just launched what it claims is the world's first power bank to feature a sodium-ion battery inside. It promises significantly longer cycle life than traditional ...

Cabin crew contained the fire within three minutes to avert disaster.

The Japanese fire agency said Thursday that fires linked to lithium-ion batteries jumped 33 percent to 982 cases in 2024, a sharper i ...

Federal safety officials have issued recalls for thousands of power strips, portable lanterns, and power banks manufactured ...

Airlines have been tightening power-bank rules since a fire in South Korea in January. Incidents involving lithium batteries have also been getting more common. Flight attendants are well-trained, but ...

Airlines led by Lufthansa are moving to strengthen power bank rules after a 2025 cabin fire renewed concerns about ...

The man, reportedly in his late 50s, was treated for minor burns on his fingers and legs Getty; Carla Gottgens/Bloomberg via Getty A man caught fire inside the Melbourne International Airport on ...

Lufthansa has tightened power bank rules across its group, banning their use and charging onboard and limiting passengers to two devices carried in the cabin, following updated safety guidance and ...