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Japan's NITE Reports 310 Accidents with Secondhand Products Through 2024
The National Institute of Technology and Evaluation in Japan documented 310 accidents involving secondhand products over five years ending in 2024. Most incidents were fires, often related to lithium-ion batteries in items like bicycles and heaters. The institute advised consumer…
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Ascend Elements Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy After Grant Cancellation
Ascend Elements, a battery recycling company, announced it will file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The filing follows the cancellation of a government grant and difficulties in the lithium-ion battery market. The company aims to restructure its operations through the bankruptcy proc…