Marion Fire warns residents of lithium-ion battery fire risks

MARION, Iowa (KCRG) - The Marion Fire Department is providing the community with safety guidelines for lithium-ion batteries as part of Fire Prevention Week.

Fire crews are urging residents to practice device safety by following the Buy, Charge, and Recycle Safely method. This year’s Fire Prevention Week theme is “Charge into Fire Safety.”

The Buy, Charge, and Recycle Safety method includes guidelines for the safe handling of lithium-ion batteries:

Buy only listed products.

When purchasing items with a lithium-ion battery, always look for a safety certification stamp from a nationally recognized testing lab on the product and its packaging.

Uncertified products sold online or in stores are a fire risk.

Charge devices safely.

Always use the original charging cords that came with yo