#battery-safety

#battery-safety

"We take any safety-related report seriously and are actively reviewing the recent posts on a case-by-case basis. While Reddit discussion threads can create the impression of scale, the two reported cases appear to be isolated incidents rather than a wider pattern, and we're conducting thorough investigations -- including third‑party analysis -- to understand exactly what happened and support the members involved,"

The latest one, regarding the plug-in hybrid Ford Escape and Lincoln Corsair crossovers, is a little more special, though. That's because over 20,000 of them are being recalled in the United States for the second time because the first temporary fix didn't turn out great, so the cars' high-voltage batteries could still catch fire. Worst of all, this second recall still doesn't provide a fix, so owners are left with a huge conundrum.

A recent study by sexy toy brand Lelo found that 41 per cent of British men have used a sex toy and, according to Smile Makers, more women in the UK own a vibrator than a dishwasher. Still, the world isn't exactly stigma-free regarding pleasure products, and it's a reasonable request not to want attention drawn to your favourite toys.

They were jazzed about this new 20,000mAh, 22.5W fast charge power bank because of their single-focused obsession -- weight. Also: The best power banks: Expert tested and reviewed At 10.1 ounces (286 g), this beat the and by a few grams. In the ultralight hiking community, a few grams mean everything. Combine that with a $25 price tag and the cute Haribo branding -- it has a fake gummy bear on it! -- and the product went somewhat viral.

Newham Council wants the Mayor of London, Sir Sadiq Khan, to develop a "food delivery charter" that companies would have to sign up to. This would compel them to provide riders with guidance and help to ensure their bikes are legally compliant and roadworthy. Uber Eats, Deliveroo and Just Eat say they require their riders to use roadworthy and legal vehicles, and they would welcome the chance to work more closely with London's fire and transport authorities. The mayor said he was considering extending current guidance.

Upgrades with tech are common. We're mostly accustomed to getting a new phone every few years, and we know that sooner or later, laptops, smartwatches, or other tech will start to show their age, and we'll need to upgrade to current technology. So what about e-bikes?

The US federal government's consumer watchdog has issued a recall for "about 24,000" batteries sold with cheap VIVI e-bikes due to overheating incidents and fire risks.

Earlier this year, Google released a Battery Performance Program update for the Pixel 4a to reduce fire hazards caused by overheating batteries.

"When a portable charger/power bank is used during a flight, it must be out of any baggage and remain in plain sight."

Smoke and flames erupted in the cabin of a JetBlue flight last month after a passenger's portable charger overheated and caught fire in their carry-on luggage.

"In cooperation with product safety regulators, Santa Cruz Bicycles is conducting a voluntary Safety Recall of certain Heckler 9 ebikes because in some cases their lithium-ion batteries can pose a fire hazard."