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[Smoke_too_much]

Calgary man in hospital with third-degree burns after e-cigarette battery explodes in his pocket

At least this story cites what the real problem is rather than blaming it on vaping.

 

[puffon]

When this makes it to the US news media they will conveniently leave out the real cause.

 

[Jdurand]

I'd feel less like it was an attack on vaping if the article read "Lithium battery explodes in mans pocket" That battery could be used in many things. Would it have made a headline if it read "Flashlight battery" instead?

 

[SteveS45]

He carries loose batteries unprotected but was not carrying a MOD? And they are talking about what could have happened if the kids were with them? Is it just me or should he have thought about what could happen to the battery that is unprotected?

 

[zoiDman]

... Would it have made a headline if it read "Flashlight battery" instead?

They Can't do that. That would have been Unfair to Flashlight Enthusiasts everywhere.

And would be considered Unprofessional Journalism.

 

[Jdurand]

He carries loose batteries unprotected but was not carrying a MOD? And they are talking about what could have happened if the kids were with them? Is it just me or should he have thought about what could happen to the battery that is unprotected?

This guy in the story is one of the first nominees for the 2017 Darwin Award!

 

[Jdurand]

They Can't do that. That would have been Unfair to Flashlight Enthusiasts everywhere.

And would be considered Unprofessional Journalism.

I forgot how touchy the flashlight group is.....sorry LOL

 

[SteveS45]

This guy in the story is one of the first nominees for the 2017 Darwin Award!

Yeah I wanted to say that myself but the last time I did my.......................

 

[puffon]

Don't get much reporting on this:
"Cigarette fires cause close to 1,000 deaths and 3,000 injuries each year in the united states, according to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). As the ignition source in fires responsible for over 20% of all fire deaths , cigarettes are the nations largest single cause of such deaths."
http://www.tcforensic.com.au/docs/uts/essay5.pdf

 

[Smoke_too_much]

A Calgary weiner roast.

 

[RainSong]

"While Johnson is on bed rest waiting to see a plastic surgeon and to get skin grafts on his leg, Rex said she’s looking into taking legal action. With only a small warning on the actual battery itself, Rex said there was no way the couple could have known something so dangerous could happen."

No. Just no. You don't get to be nominated for a Darwin Award and then get paid for it. I know when I first got into vaping, over and over and over again I was told and read about being safe with batteries. I'm really sorry this guy got hurt but he better not get paid for it.

 

[NU_FTW]

Don't get much reporting on this:
"Cigarette fires cause close to 1,000 deaths and 3,000 injuries each year in the united states, according to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). As the ignition source in fires responsible for over 20% of all fire deaths , cigarettes are the nations largest single cause of such deaths."
http://www.tcforensic.com.au/docs/uts/essay5.pdf

exactly, stupid MSM

 

[Eskie]

Battery explodes in a pocket of loose change. What does that have to do with vaping?

 

[zoiDman]

Battery explodes in a pocket of loose change. What does that have to do with vaping?

It gets more Web Hits.

And Publishers like that because they can Charge Advertisers more to hawk their wares.

 

[SteveS45]

 

[Jdurand]

Battery explodes in a pocket of loose change. What does that have to do with vaping?

Nothing, it has everything to do with Stupid. Yes I feel sorry for this individual, but I don't feel he was victimized by the battery industry or the vape industry.

The message was too small? c'mon man...or lady give it a break. That's right up there with I wasn't sure the coffee was hot.

 

[Bad Ninja]

"Rex said she’s looking into taking legal action. With only a small warning on the actual battery itself, Rex said there was no way the couple could have known something so dangerous could happen."

Rex will get slaughtered in a courtroom based on this very telling quote.



This fool should not breed.
This is the problem with society.

Ignore the warning clearly written on the side of the tool.
Check.
Do ZERO research in how to safely use the tool.
Check.
Injure yourself using tool improperly.
Check.
Blame anyone other than self and litigate for money.
Check.

Something seriously wrong with this thought process.
I suggest a mental health professional and an evaluation before this savant gets someone killed

 

[Eskie]

I thought they didn't have so many lawyers in Canada. That was one of its appeals with no stupid lawsuits.

 

[BreSha6869]

I feel sorry for the guy bit he is a dummy.

Hey, when I first started vaping, I likely did the same a couple of times now I use $0.50 rubber covers.

Hard to believe such a disaster can happen from a small battery, but stuff happens and Samsung, Sony or LG will laugh at this one if they proceed with legal action.... I.e. "Who told you to rip one of our batteries out of a Tesla or power tool battery pack and keep it in your pocket with your toonies and loonies?"

 

[DC2]

Same old story, same old crowd.