What to know about fire risks from holiday gifts and decorations

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — If you’re buying an e-bike or another gift powered by a lithium-ion battery this holiday season, look for a product certified by a nationally recognized testing lab, the Fire Safety Research Institute advises.

Nicole Sanders, a research amplification manager at the institute, spoke with Rising’s Taylor Miller about how to shop for battery-powered gifts and recycle used batteries.

Find more tips at batteryfiresafety.org.