Tokyo, July 4 (Jiji Press)–The number of fire or smoke incidents apparently caused by lithium-ion batteries during garbage disposal and collection in Japan hit a record high of 36,760 in fiscal 2025, according to provisional government data. The number for the year ended in March increased by 13,692 from the previous year, a survey released by the Environment Ministry on Friday showed. The survey, conducted in May this year, is based on responses received from 1,537 of Japan’s 1,741 municipalities as of June 10. Mobile power banks were the products most frequently responsible for fire or smoke incidents involving lithium-ion batteries, followed by heated tobacco products. In many cases, such incidents are believed to occur when lithium-ion batteries are mixed with other garbage and subjected to strong impacts. In April 2025, the ministry issued a notice calling for thorough sorting and collection of lithium-ion batteries. END [Copyright The Jiji Press, Ltd.]
Lithium Battery Fires Hit Record High in Japan in FY 2025
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