The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has announced that the theme for Fire Prevention Week on October 5-11, 2025, will focus on lithium-ion batteries, educating the public on how to buy, charge, and dispose of them safely.

As part of its campaign to promote the 2025 theme, “Charge into Fire Safety: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home,” NFPA is providing information, guidance, and resources needed to use lithium-ion batteries with caution and care.

“Lithium-ion batteries are powerful, convenient, and they’re just about everywhere,” said Lorraine Carli, vice president of Outreach and Advocacy at NFPA. “Making sure the public knows how to handle them safely is critical to minimizing the potential risks they present.”

NFPA shares three key messages that support safer lithium battery use at home:

• Purchase only listed products, with caution: Research any product that has a lithium battery; products should have stamp from a nationally recognized testing lab on the packaging and product, which means that it meets established safety standards.
• Charge devices safely: Use cables that come with the device(s), charge on a hard surface, and don’t overcharge.
• Recycle batteries responsibly: NFPA recommends recycling your device or battery at a safe battery recycling location.

Fire Protection Week is celebrated throughout North America every October and is the oldest U.S. public health observance on record. Access more information and tips on NFPA’s website.