BEST Magazine
15 September 2026
Most Americans lack battery safety awareness, UL report finds
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Almost every US consumer owns a rechargeable device, but fewer than half understand what a lithium-ion battery is, according to a report from UL Standards & Engagement (ULSE). The report, The Rechargeable Society: Building Trust in a Battery-Powered World, found 98% of consumers owned at least one rechargeable device, with an average of nine battery-powered…
Key Takeaways
- • Most Americans lack battery safety awareness, UL report finds.