2024 incidents are incomplete, with additional reports anticipated through q4.
Increase in total incidents over time
Rising incident numbers over time emphasize the need for robust battery storage and protection across industrial settings. Our Xellbox solutions provide essential safety for rechargeable batteries used in diverse equipment, from manufacturing plants to warehouses and workshops. They ensure safe storage and charging for a wide range of devices—including power tools, battery charge instruments, robotics, and small backup systems. Reduce fire risks, stay compliant, and keep operations running seamlessly with our reliable, fire-safe battery storage solutions designed specifically for industrial environments.
(1995 - 2024 YTD)
Total incidents reported for each category
The proliferation of lithium-ion batteries and the products powered by them has led to an exponential increase in accidents involving injuries and deaths. The total number of accidents is 15.133, and there have been 2.372 accidents so far in 2024. Most of the registered accidents (reported for each category 1995-2024) are related to consumer products, followed by electric vehicles, micro-mobility devices and finally energy storage systems with 65 registered accidents. The most frequently reported incidents by type are fire (13.490 reports), followed by explosion (1.119 reports), venting (321 reports), heat (124 reports) and finally swelling (79 reports). The analysis of the reports also shows that 67% of all reported incidents are other incidents, 29% are incidents involving injuries and 4% of the reported incidents are fatalities.
Total incidents reported for each category
(1995 - 2024 YTD)
Consumer products
2,1553
total injuries
194
fatalities
Electric vehicles (> 20 mph)
192
total injuries
95
fatalities
ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEMS
65
total injuries
4
fatalities
MICRO-MOBILITY DEVICES (< 20 MPH)
1,904
total injuries
323
fatalities
