In September,New York City started enforcing e-bike battery certification at retailers, which requires any mobility device using lithium-ion batteries to meet compliance standards before being sold. Earlier in February, FDNY Chief Fire Marshal Daniel Flynn sounded the alarm on Capitol Hill, urging ...
See more CBS New York Investigations 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, wh...
Tips To Avoid Lithium-ion Battery Fires At least 18 people were killed in lithium-ion battery fires in 2023 in New York. Officials say these tips will help you avoid a similar fire. Buying tips: Getty Images Buying tips: Purchase products from reputable manufacturers and vendors: Look for a...
According to reports, lithium ion battery fires are the leading cause of fire deaths in New York City this year. There have been 77 lithium-ion battery fires so far this year, injuring 56 people and killing nine. Last year six people died due to these fires and there were no such fires...
According to reports, lithium ion battery fires are the leading cause of fire deaths in New York City this year. There have been 77 lithium-ion battery fires so far this year, injuring 56 people and killing nine. Last year six people died due to these fires and there were no such fires...
Rider safety leads our news this week with the announcement that the CPSC has decided to make Rad Power Bikes’ rim-strip safety notices a recall. The New York City Council, in the wake of several lithium-ion battery fires is considering bills to improve the safety of t...
In November, 38 people were hurt after aluxury high-rise on East 52nd Street lit upfrom a lithium-ion battery in an e-bike. E-bikes were already banned in that building. Lithium-ion batteries used in e-bikes have sparked 200 fires in New York City so far this year. Six people have...
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Lithium batteries could face new restrictions; After fires and recalls, DOT proposes deeming them hazardous cargoJia Lynn Yang
For months, CBS News New York Investigates has shared stories of New Yorkers whose lives have been altered by impaired drivers that, at times, the state wouldn't prosecute. Jan 26 Overdose deaths down more than 20% in N.Y. state, CDC data reveals Centers for Disease Control data show...