Rep. Kitchens: Assembly approves Battery Recovery and Fire Prevention Act

(Madison) – Whether we know it or not, almost everyone is walking around with a potential fire hazard that can very quickly reach temperatures of more than 1,000 degrees Fahrenheit. If damaged, the same high-powered batteries that power our phones and other devices can become unstable and catch fire. On Tuesday, the Wisconsin State Assembly approved a bill by Representative Joel Kitchens to create...