10/10/2026
Fully charged? Time to unplug.
It is easy to leave a phone, laptop, tablet, or other rechargeable device connected long after the battery reaches 100 percent. However, leaving it plugged in longer than needed can create additional heat and place extra stress on its lithium-ion battery.
Try to charge devices while you are awake and nearby. Once charging is complete, unplug the device instead of leaving it connected overnight or while no one is home. This also gives you the chance to notice if the charger or device becomes unusually warm.
Before Fire Prevention Week comes to an end, take a look at your everyday charging habits. One small change, like unplugging when the battery is full, can become an easy part of your regular routine.
Safe charging is a superpower. Small action. Big impact.
Learn more at fpw.org.