Ohio Fire Marshal stresses lithium-ion battery safety

“As technology continues to evolve and more rechargeable devices enter our homes, it’s important that Ohioans understand how to safely use, charge, and dispose of items that use lithium-ion batteries,” Reardon said. “These batteries are potential hazards that are hiding in plain sight, and Fire Prevention Week is a great opportunity for all of us to learn simple actions that can prevent potentially devastating fires.”