It's a serious problem that affects millions of smoke detectors, and it probably affects the ones in your home right now. Tests conducted by WTHR and area fire departments have shown in slow-burning ...

Amid concerns over the safety of hoverboards, ]independent product testing company Underwriters Laboratories (UL) has shown off how its conducts the new hoverboard safety standard. At its Northbrook, ...

Resulting from a collaboration with the energy storage industry, regulatory authorities and other stakeholders, the test method updates help promote the safe and sustainable growth of the battery ...

Led by our partners in UL Fire Research and Development, this report covers results of experiments conducted to obtain data on the fire and deflagration hazards from thermal runaway and its ...