lithium-ion batteries Archives - Times of San Diego

Hands – one younger, one older, clasped on what appears to be the hospital bed of an ailing or dying patient.

Feds issue recall on rechargeable hand warmers after death of elderly San Diegan

by City News Service July 30, 2026, 4:01 p.m.July 30, 2026, 4:01 p.m.

About 1.5 million of the devices were sold on Amazon, Walmart and OCOOPA’s websites between September of 2018 and May of 2026.

San Diego State University

Life

Lithium-ion battery fire at SDSU leaves at least one student injured

by City News Service March 4, 2026, 9:55 a.m.March 4, 2026, 2:42 p.m.

Tech

California charging new fees on non-removable batteries

by Alejandra Reyes-Velarde • CalMatters Jan. 4, 2026, 9:41 a.m.Jan. 4, 2026, 9:41 a.m.

North County manufacturing Vista

Crime

Fire agencies team up to promote safe use of lithium-ion batteries

by City News Service Oct. 6, 2025, 10:19 a.m.Oct. 6, 2025, 10:19 a.m.

Crime

Battery explosion damages La Jolla apartment building

by City News Service July 10, 2025, 9:37 a.m.July 10, 2025, 9:37 a.m.