Fire Prevention Week 2025 is October 5-11, and the theme is: “Charge into Fire Safety™: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home.” This theme aims to educate people about safely using lithium-ion batteries, and emphasizes the importance of buying, charging, and recycling these batteries safely.
From smartphones and laptops to power tools and toys, lithium-ion batteries are everywhere – and while convenient, they can pose a fire risk if not used or disposed of safely. Your local Fire Department wants to stress how important it is to BUY certified products, CHARGE devices properly, and RECYCLE batteries at safe drop-off locations when it comes to lithium-ion batteries.
Charge into Fire Safety: 3 Steps
Buy only listed products. When buying a product that uses a lithium-ion battery, look for a safety certification mark such as UL, ETL, or CSA. This means it meets important safety standards.
Charge devices safely. Always use the cords that came with the product to charge. Follow the instructions from the manufacturer. Buy new chargers from the manufacturer or one that the manufacturer has approved. Charge your device on a hard surface. Don’t overcharge your device. Unplug it or remove the battery when it’s fully charged.
Recycle batteries responsibly. Don’t throw lithium-ion batteries in the trash or regular recycling bins because they could start a fire. Recycle your device or battery at a safe battery recycling location.
You can find more resources on the Fire Prevention Week website.
You can also refer to the following Municipality websites for further details: