Every year, 1.5% of lithium batteries are linked to overheating, explosion, or fire incidents.
48% of cell phone fires are caused by lithium batteries
In 2020, the US Consumer Product Safety Commission reported an average of one battery fire every two days in the U.S.
Fires involving lithium batteries can be harder to extinguish than other types of fires.
During a fire, lithium batteries can release toxic gasses such as hydrogen fluoride and other compounds that can be harmful if inhaled.