Fire Prevention Week is October 4-10, 2026
This year’s campaign, Charge Into Fire SafetyTM – Safe Charging is a Superpower focuses on the everyday charging habits that can help reduce the risk of lithium-ion battery fires and keep homes and communities safer.
Plug in. Power up. Stay safe.
Some tips!
- Cheap charger? Don’t chance it. Use the cord and charger that came with your device or one approved by the manufacturer.
- Soft surface? Hard pass! Charge on a hard, flat surface like a table, desk, or bare floor.
- Fully charged? Time to unplug. Unplug your device when it is fully charged.
- For tools and rides, charge outside. Charge large items like e-bikes, scooters, and power tools outside when possible. Do not block exits when charging.
- Feels hot? Stop using it! Stop using the device if it feels very hot, starts to swell, smells strange, leaks, smokes, or makes popping or hissing sounds.
- On a flight? Keep it in sight. When on a plane, keep devices where you can see them while charging. Do not charge e-cigarettes or vapes on the plane. Tell a flight attendant if you notice a problem with your device.
More fire saftey tips can be found on the National Fire Prevention Association here.
Good luck with your Fire Prevention Week activities!