electronic cigarette charger exploded inside a car

[xpl0it]

Or who leaves the car running to charge their ecig!

Ignorance can't be fixed...

 

[2nd chance]

Or who leaves the car running to charge their ecig!

Who leaves something plugged into a charger in a car or at home and walks away??? senseless stupidity.
(like leaving a cigarette burning??)

 

[TomCatt]

There have been reports of eGos doing this when using correct chargers and plugged into computer USB ports. batteries have a finite lifetime and so do the electronics that control the charging; which is why, with the energy density of li-ion batteries, they should not be left unattended while charging.

 

[DC2]

Safe charging methods:
1) Use approved chargers for your device/battery.
2) NEVER leave batteries charging unattended, or while you are sleeping.
3) Use a 'safe charging bag' available from many vendors.
4) Use battery cases to store batteries when they are not in use to prevent damage and/or contact to batteries.

I would like to see arguments as to why you need to worry about unattended charging when using a safe charging bag.

To be more specific, I charge all my batteries in a LiPo Sack, and sometimes I do so unattended.
But when it will be an unattended charge, I make sure it is on a non-flammable surface.

Does anyone have a good reason that this is still not safe enough?

 

[HK-47]

I would like to see arguments as to why you need to worry about unattended charging when using a safe charging bag.

To be more specific, I charge all my batteries in a LiPo Sack, and sometimes I do so unattended.
But when it will be an unattended charge, I make sure it is on a non-flammable surface.

Does anyone have a good reason that this is still not safe enough?

If you're using a safe charging bag and it's on a perfectly safe non-flammable surface (concrete or tile floor as an example) there's not as much reason to worry, if any. The list was just all-inclusive to be as safe as it's possible to be when it comes to charging batteries.

 

[zoiDman]

I would like to see arguments as to why you need to worry about unattended charging when using a safe charging bag.

To be more specific, I charge all my batteries in a LiPo Sack, and sometimes I do so unattended.
But when it will be an unattended charge, I make sure it is on a non-flammable surface.

Does anyone have a good reason that this is still not safe enough?

I can't see Any problems with this setup.

In fact, it is Probably about as safe as it gets.

 

[TTK]

I wish we knew what kind of batts they were in these cases. Us ecig users charge batteries a LOT lol. It looks like an ego of some sort in the picture but i doubt thats the one that blew up since it looks fine


edit: and whos car doesnt shut off the lighter outlets when the engine is off?

My 2011 Truck.

 

[TTK]

Yeah, but if it can be done, it will be done, sooner or later. How different is this to leaving a cell phone charging unattended?

 

[o4_srt]

Some of the chargers people use are terrifying. Li-ion batteries aren't the safest chemistry, even with protection.

A good battery charger is a very good way to spend money. I don't trust any of the _____fire chargers or batteries, let alone the china clones.

 

[Ryedan]

That's been my take of it too.

In all my life I have never had any issues with batteries or chargers. It's always someone doing something contrary to the advices, recommendations and warnings of the manufacturer.

I had a Xtar transformer go bad on me (the part that plugs into the wall). Things can break, electronics too. I was lucky the system failed in a safe manner and no harm was done.

 

[Ryedan]

I would like to see arguments as to why you need to worry about unattended charging when using a safe charging bag.

To be more specific, I charge all my batteries in a LiPo Sack, and sometimes I do so unattended.
But when it will be an unattended charge, I make sure it is on a non-flammable surface.

Does anyone have a good reason that this is still not safe enough?

DC, what you are doing is just fine. Most people have no idea leaving any of their lion batts charging overnight could even be an issue. Cell phones, laptops, cordless phones, power tools, RC cars/airplanes, etc. Luckily it doesn't go bad more often than it does.