08/04/2026
This year's Fire Prevention Week (Oct. 4-10) theme from the NFPA is "Charge Into Fire Safety", highlighting the importance of lithium-ion battery safety.
From phones and laptops to power tools, e-bikes, scooters, and more, rechargeable devices are a part of our everyday lives. As their use continues to grow, so does the importance of charging and storing them safely.
Here are a few simple ways to reduce your risk:
⚡ Use the manufacturer's charger whenever possible. Mixing chargers can damage batteries and create overheating hazards.
⚡ Charge on a hard, flat surface. Keep devices away from beds, couches, pillows, or anything that can trap heat.
⚡ Don't charge overnight or when you're away from home. If something goes wrong, you want to be there to notice it.
⚡ Replace damaged batteries immediately. If a battery is swollen, leaking, overheating, or has been damaged in a drop, stop using it and recycle it properly.
Lithium-ion battery fires can grow rapidly and are difficult to extinguish, but following a few simple safety practices can dramatically reduce the risk.
Join FPANT as we help spread this year's Fire Prevention Week message and encourage everyone to Charge Into Fire Safety! 🔥🔋