To recognize National Battery Day, fire officials are cautioning people about the potential risks linked with lithium-ion batteries, which are frequently found in cellphones, laptops, smoke alarms and electric vehicles.
According to a study by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, there were 208 incidents between 2021 and November 2022 across the United States, resulting in 19 deaths due to lithium-ion battery fires or batteries overheating.
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