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San Francisco bans uncertified lithium batteries
By Amy Larson at KRON4 (KRON-TV)
· June 24, 2026
· 1 min read
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- The San Francisco Board of Supervisors voted on Tuesday to pass legislation that will ban selling non-certified lithium-ion batteries. Supervisor Bilal Mahmood wrote, "These batteries have caused over 100 building fires, hundreds of families displaced, and millions in prop...
Key takeaway Supervisor Bilal Mahmood wrote, "These batteries have caused over 100 building fires, hundreds of families displaced, and millions in property damage.
Why this matters in The San Francisco
The ban on uncertified lithium-ion batteries in San Francisco is a crucial step towards mitigating fire risks in the city's densely populated neighborhoods. Given the city's history of building fires and displacements, this legislation is particularly relevant to residents living in close quarters. With the ban, residents can expect a reduction in the number of fires caused by these hazardous batteries, which will in turn decrease the strain on the city's emergency services. The impact of this ban will be closely watched by local fire departments and residents who have been affected by lithium-ion battery fires in the past. As the city moves forward with enforcing this new legislation, it will be important to monitor the effectiveness of the ban and identify any potential loopholes that could allow non-certified batteries to still be sold in the city.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 24, 2026 ·
Source: KRON4 (KRON-TV) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- The San Francisco Board of Supervisors voted on Tuesday to pass legislation that will ban selling non-certified lithium-ion batteries. Supervisor Bilal Mahmood wrote, "These batteries have caused over 100 building fires, hundreds of families displaced, and millions in prop...
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