Battery explodes in a mans pocket.

[S_Steve]

Most likely due to not having the battery in a case and having the same pocket full of spare change or other metal. These articles are good and bad at the same time. It creates panic but it also raises awareness about battery safety in general. Although it is very vague and doesn't give a good explanation.

Man severely burned by vaporizer battery

 

[awsum140]

Not enough facts about what actually happened and why the battery "exploded", but that doesn't stop the news media from reaching a conclusion. Business as usual.