Battery-powered devices are overheating more often on planes and raising alarm
- Devices powered by lithium-ion batteries are overheating more frequently during airline flights, often placed in checked baggage, raising fire safety concerns.
- Overheating incidents increased by 28% from 2019 to 2023, although they remain relatively rare, according to a report released by UL Standards.
- E-Cigarettes are the most frequently overheating device as reported by 35 airlines, with 60% of incidents occurring near the passenger's seat.
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