Author: Domenic B. Sanginiti, Jr.
Careful with Your Laptop; Your Battery May Catch Fire
Posted in Exploding Batteries, Product Liability
You read that correctly. And your next thought might be, “how many people were using laptops on the last flight I took?” And finally, “could it really happen to me?” The answer is very simple; yes. It is no secret that lithium-ion batteries are the present and future of powering… Continue reading
Do You Have a Hoverboard? Be Careful of Its Lithium-Ion Battery
Posted in Exploding Batteries, Product Liability
If you have purchased an EVERCROSS EV5 hoverboard, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recommends that you immediately stop using them due to risk of fire. The hoverboards in question are manufactured in China by Jinhua Smart Electric Technology, Ltd., and are sold on the internet through common retailers… Continue reading
Why Am I Asked if I Am Carrying a Lithium-Ion Battery on a Plane?
Posted in Exploding Batteries, Product Liability
Once you enter the airport, you will immediately notice signs asking if you are checking any device which may have a lithium-ion battery. The real question is, why are they asking? Incidents related to the failure of hazardous products or materials happen more than we like to believe. By way… Continue reading
E-Scooter and E-Bike Injuries Soar
Posted in Bicycle Injury, Personal Injury, Product Liability
Injuries caused by e-scooters and e-bikes increased steeply from 2021 to 2022, highlighting the serious risks associated with these transportation devices (officially known as “micromobility products”). According to a new report from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), titled “Micromobility Products-Related Deaths, Injuries, and Hazard Patterns,” these kinds of… Continue reading
Staying Safe Around e-Bikes On the Streets and in Storage
Posted in Bicycle Injury
Electric bicycles (e-bikes) have been trending over the last few years, partly because cycling was a popular pandemic hobby. But today, e-bikes are getting increasingly negative press for safety issues, including high-speed crashes, fires, and explosions. The lithium-ion batteries used in e-bikes have led to fires that immolated whole apartment… Continue reading
E-Bike Battery Explosions Lead to Multiple Recalls
Posted in Bicycle Injury
About 22,000 e-bikes sold by retailers including Amazon, Sears, and Walmart have been recalled due to fire, explosion, and burn hazards. Manufacturer Ancheer, which issued the recall voluntarily, has received six reports of fire, explosions, or sparks, four of which detailed burn injuries. According to a notice posted by the U.S. Consumer Product… Continue reading
