Category Archives: Personal Injury
Kobalt Lithium-Ion Battery Recall: When Defective Power Tool Batteries Lead To Consumer Lawsuits
While lithium-ion batteries have increased the power and convenience of cordless lawn equipment, faulty batteries can become dangerous and create a high risk of fire. This is illustrated by the recent recall of Kobalt yard equipment, which may pose a fire hazard due to battery failure. Greenworks Tools has recalled around 554,780 Kobalt yard… Read More »
Residential Solar Battery Fires: Understanding Product Liability For Home Energy Storage Systems
With increasing numbers of people installing solar panels and energy storage units, home battery storage has become essential for modern society. People can store additional energy from solar panels during the day and use it at night or during emergencies. Although these batteries are convenient, their lithium-ion technology poses a danger to people when… Read More »
When Battery Control Systems Fail: Hidden Defects That Can Lead To Lithium-Ion Fires
Lithium-ion batteries are used in a wide variety of devices, including cell phones, laptops, electric bicycles, and power tools. In cases involving battery fires, most of the focus will fall on the battery itself. However, there is another very important device that helps keep lithium-ion batteries safe: the battery control system (battery control system)…. Read More »
When Power Tool Batteries Catch Fire: Who Can Be Liable For A Defective Lithium-Ion Battery?
Lithium-ion batteries have revolutionized cordless power tools, letting people use lawn mowers, drills, saws, and more without gasoline or electrical cords. However, these high-energy batteries can pose severe risks of fire and burns when problems occur. One recent lawsuit filed over a problem with SKIL batteries illustrates both these points. The SKIL lithium-ion battery… Read More »
Counterfeit Lithium-Ion Batteries: Who Is Liable When Fake Replacement Batteries Cause Fires?
Lithium-ion batteries are used in many devices that are necessary to our daily lives. These devices include cellphones, laptops, power tools, and cameras. If a battery needs to be replaced, the first thing most people think of is buying a cheap replacement online. The problem with this approach is that it is hard to… Read More »
Why You Should Never Throw A Lithium-Ion Battery In The Trash
When lithium-ion batteries expire, you can’t just throw them in the trash. The EPA recommends that consumers do not place these batteries in garbage cans or recycling bins. Rather, they should be taken to proper locations for battery recycling or disposal of hazardous household waste. What makes discarded lithium-ion batteries so dangerous? The problem… Read More »
Sunwoda Battery Settlement Highlights The High Cost Of Defective Lithium-Ion Cells
A landmark lawsuit against the Chinese lithium-ion battery producer Sunwoda Electronic Company illustrates the extent to which a defect that arises from within a battery cell can produce huge repercussions financially and in terms of safety along the entire chain in the automotive industry. As reported by Reuters, the battery company, which is a… Read More »
Lithium-Ion Battery Explosions Can Cause More Than Burn Injuries
Lithium-ion batteries are used in mobile phones, laptops, e-cigarettes, power tools, and cars. If one of these batteries is damaged, it can catch fire and cause extensive burn injuries. Nevertheless, according to scientific studies, burns are not the only threat coming from such accidents. A lithium-ion battery explosion may launch shrapnel far enough into… Read More »
Why Expert Testimony Matters In Lithium-Ion Battery Fire Lawsuits
Lithium-ion batteries power many everyday devices. Although these batteries are usually safe when manufactured and designed correctly, a faulty battery can still catch fire due to overheating. If a lithium-ion battery has injured you or damaged your property, it’s not enough to show that lithium-ion batteries can cause fires. Instead, there must be concrete… Read More »
Can A Defective Charger Cause A Lithium-Ion Battery Fire?
If a lithium-ion battery bursts into flames, it’s likely to be considered faulty. Although this is the most common cause of lithium-ion battery fires, the problem is not necessarily always with the battery; a fire can also be caused by the charger. If the charger is defective, there could be problems associated with either… Read More »
