You're right. If the FDA restricts devices there will be more mechs floating around and more accidents. I wonder if they have considered that?...my fear with the fda ruling if the ban everything made after 2007 the streets will be covered with home made mech mods made from easy to get flashlights with no protection or venting built in and these storys will be all over the place and instead of admitting to there mistake of banning safer products they will just push the blame on vaping in general.
You are also right that may be the force was out the bottom and pushed the device towards his face. A photo of the bottom of the mod would be helpful.