
IBVTA Release 5 Safety Tips Following East Midlands E-Cig “Explosion”
Following a lucky escape for an East Midlands couple in which their home could have been burned down, the Independent British Vape Trade Association has released 5 safety tips for vapers.
A woman, 27, and her partner were asleep when a vaping device exploded, shot across the room and collided with a ceiling light bulb before catching fire to a plastic bag.
Thankfully, her partner was able control the flames.
The e-cig safety tips from the IBVTA are:
- Do not mix a battery from one supplier with a charger from another unless compatibility is specifically confirmed
- Do not charge the battery close to flammable materials
- Do not leave a charging battery unattended, and ensure battery and charger connections are always clean
- Never allow your battery to come into contact with metal items such as loose change or keys in a pocket or bag as this can result in a short circuit of the battery
- If the battery is in any way damaged, leaking or ceases to function normally, it should not be used