According to the FDNY, in 2023, lithium-ion batteries caused 267 fires, 150 injuries and 18 deaths in the city. They say as of Monday, there have been 24 lithium-ion battery fire investigations and eight injuries across the five boroughs so far this year....
How would the new lithium-ion battery law work? "Right now, there's noauthority to regulate these imported batteries. We give the federal authorities the ability to do so, and they will determine whether they regulate them right at the port of entry, which probably makes the most sense, ...