Aromatherapy Diffuser Explodes!

[DragonSG]

Father of 4 Died after Essential Oil Diffuser exploded

Some examples of an Aroma Therapy Diffuser (aka humidifer/mist maker):

I'd prefer the vaping type of aromatherapy

 

[macis]

vaping is so much safer..

 

[KenshinAdryan]

Prayers and thoughts to the victim...

 

[ezjayy]

Never gave a second thought when i switched it on at home for my boy to sleep. Now gotta be extra careful in handling i guess.

That being said..condolences to the family of the deceased.

 

[painbowslash]

May the victim rest in peace...
He probably used it to mitigate the haze situation for health concerns, yet this happens...

even diffuser needs battery safety rules too

 

[plumeofred]

Must be short circuit caused by the water leaking or smthing. My condolences to the family. Stay safe everyone. Be vigilant, whatever it is you do.

 

[Epic_Sinner]

This is very unfortunate and unpleasant news. Condolences to the family.

 

[QUE]

don't understand why the gov don't ban this thing....it produce vapour/mist.....
Condolence to the family

 

[Imperialchugger]

Time to bring out the Banhammer

 

[painbowslash]

I read in the papers that the diffuser was a free gift that was given along with the purchase of 2 bottles of aroma oils. Wouldn't expect a free gift to be of quality, but definitely wouldn't expect it to explode.

 

[samaral]

according to the paper the guy was setting it up inside the bathroom..

 

[Epic_Sinner]

GG, exposed electrical appliance running in the bathroom. But still, manufacturers should take note of these safety measures and incorporate anti-hazard safety nets. Sigh, cheap stuff will never come good.

I hope the family is coping well and staying strong.

 

[Nouseforanick]

It's not those ultrasonic diffuser which runs on electricity..This you have to lit up the wick before u extinguish it.

Read TNP for info..

http://www.tnp.sg/news/singapore-news/man-dies-after-explosion-while-preparing-aromatherapy-diffuser

And he has like 10l of the essential oil in the bathroom..Ventilation is probably poor and thus the combustion.