They show a cigalike in the photo, but it sounds like it was a mod (possibly a mech?).
Electronic cigarette explodes in man's mouth, causes serious injuries - CBS News
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They show a cigalike in the photo, but it sounds like it was a mod (possibly a mech?).
Electronic cigarette explodes in man's mouth, causes serious injuries - CBS News
Haha.. well i wouldn't have a clue. Good to hear. I have to get my eyeball down in there to see what the heck i'm prying at.. all the while thinking, one twitchy move and KA-BLAMMM! Wondering also how to explain my injuries to the paramedics.. I decided i'd just keep it simple. A fall, or ran into the wall..
Batteries can fail if you're pushing them too hard or over charging them in the wrong charger, or stacking them. Simply adjusting the center pin on your APV won't make a battery explode.
Also, these batteries are rated for continuous discharge. The usual amp limit for pulsing, which we do, is double the rating for continuous. Don't let the people trying to sell you a regulated mod scare you into thinking batteries just blow up.
I happen to have a little bit of experience with exploding batteries. But it was due to operator error and using the wrong charger. (silly Fishee) I have zero fear of any of my batteries exploding during use or just sitting idle. I am confident that my ecig batteries are as safe as my cell phone battery and I keep my cell phone in my pocket just like millions of other folks. I just figured since I've been fortunate enough to have had first hand experience with exploding battery I should make mention that I am not nervous about or in fear of my ecig batteries ever exploding just to explode. I don't buy into all the scary propaganda about these things hurting people. I recommend quality products and user awareness and safe charging and storage. but I say be confident that you will likely not be struck by lightning today nor will your ecig battery explode. This has been my 
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I think he bit on the wrong end of the cigalike. There is almost no way that could happen if used properly. It was chewed on, I would bet that is what happened. But ya never know, things like that happen to certain people and then the next day a piano falls from the 13th floor that doesn't exist onto their head.
There was a cute movie with Nicole Kidman about an unlucky life.. That guy and gal are out there, I just threw salt over my shoulder.. lol
I think he bit on the wrong end of the cigalike. There is almost no way that could happen if used properly. It was chewed on, I would bet that is what happened. But ya never know, things like that happen to certain people and then the next day a piano falls from the 13th floor that doesn't exist onto their head.
There was a cute movie with Nicole Kidman about an unlucky life.. That guy and gal are out there, I just threw salt over my shoulder.. lol
Man's Face Burns From Exploding Electronic Cigarette - Medical News Today
I have no reason to .........
Edited: I also have very little fear of my batteries exploding, I leave my ecig on all the time till it needs recharging.
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if the battery doesn't say ego on it(it would be right above the case bottom of the battery)
its probably a generic ego/510 style battery.origanally there was no shut off feature on these type
batteries.today most if not all should a least have this feature.
if not it is probably old stock.
just be carefull when storing or carrying to prevent accidental firing.
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There are eGo's, and then there are EGO's.
I quit suggesting eGo's to new people because there are way to many cheap knock-offs on the market now. Most of the eGo battery venting problems have been with charging (esp. with car chargers).
Not all eGo batteries have the on/off feature. With the Joyetech eGo battery if it just says eGo on the battery, it does not. If it says eGo-T (or C) on the battery, it does. With off brand ego's, well you just never know.
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Did you notice the difference in how EGO, ego, eGo was written? There is a difference, one is copyrighted, the others are not.
Want to see the end result of that incident?
Try to find puresmoker.com. The prodect that he was using was an older Puresmoker Legacy. He was stacking improper batteries in it.
We lost a damn good product manufacturer because that idiot in Forida thought it was OK to stack any old set of batteries from Radio Shack in a mechanical mod.
That incident also played a major roll in our loosing our right to vape in public here in Utah.
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I heard that it was some nonrechargeable battery that they had charged in the charger.
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That's what I hate about reported news. They will throw the scariest story at you without all the facts. A person will remember the story but they won't ever hear the final outcome. Exams: so and so was arrested for something but you don't hear later when it was determined that they had nothing to do with it. All most people will remember is the arrest.
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Be very careful
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research it again
vape safe no really at least have a "vape safe" fuse
It is instantaneous
research
research it again
vape safe no really at least have a "vape safe" fuse
It is instantaneous
I read the complaint and I don't think they'll get too far with it. HOWEVER... the complaint makes the claim that there were no warnings supplied with the device that stated improper use could cause it to explode. In this instance, they might have a case. When I bought my first setup (an eGo) there were no instructions supplied with it and nothing that indicated that improper charging could cause a problem. It was only after I bought it and used it for a bit that I discovered this. None of my 4 Provaris (3 bought at a brick & mortar, one used on eBay so I guess that one doesn't count) came with any instructions or materials about which batteries to use or the consequences of using the wrong ones. It was only my own research that led me in the right direction. The B&M sold me batteries, but never said that using a different type or stacking batteries could cause a problem.
Think about how many questions we get here on ECF about batteries and battery safety... then think about all of the people who aren't on ECF. Battery safety isn't common knowledge. Mods are marketed to be cool and sexy and give you a great vape, but very rarely are there any instructions or warnings to people who see it on a website, think it's cool, and order. My suspicion is the guy didn't buy the batteries (forgot maybe), went to Radio Shack, the person there said "These should work," and the guy went home thinking he was fine. I'd call it ignorance more than stupidity, but the fact is the guy's face was half blown off and if I were him I'd be pretty ...... too.
I'm not saying vaporizers are dangerous. I'm just saying there needs to be more instruction about proper batteries and battery safety supplied by the vendor, for their safety and the safety of the people who buy mods not realizing that not all batteries are alike.
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Well said. I've never seen any warnings with mods that can take 2 stacked 18350s yet one should always be careful when doing this. Anyone can buy these mods and throw in whatever they have lying in a drawer. Does that make them stupid? No, they just didn't get the information they needed. I even wouldn't call it ignorance. When the average Joe buys a piece of modern technology he just expects it to work and be safe without having to read up countless pages on forums.
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Sorry for the late reply- I've been sick. The case just says "eGo" on it. It didn't have any packaging- they kinda just put the kit together in the back of the shop as far as I know. I'm usually really particular with my shopping but I was in a little bit of a hurry on my way to work. :/
For the most part its always users error and most regulated ecigs are plug and play, manufacturers do drop the ball sometimes like the groove. Cell phones explode, walkie talkies explode, ecigs explode, the batteries are that powerful and when used improperly or severely damaged, ya.
There some electronics gurus out there, here on this forum building some of the safest mods you can buy. Even with all the safety bell and whistle, user error can damage even those built above and beyond common manufacturer protective measures on regulated mods.. A mechanical mod 100% is all user input after purchase-----.
Sorry to hear about those two guys it happened to and the B&M's cannot police each and every sale.. When most people buy a mod I would assume they are aware of the batteries they need.. If that B&M sold the mods to people without asking, are you aware of the proper batteries or handing an instruction pamphlet? then maybe they should be held responsible.. IDK its so new of a production, vaping, some protocols need to be set in place and employees trained. Maybe the guys thought themselves smarter than everyone and no its ok to use that battery since using two at a time woot more power IDK..
I do know when cell phones explode; that have hit the news, it's been a bootleg battery as the cause. Case in point here, both cases= wrong batteries..
Remote control guys/gals have been using li-ion lipo batteries for a long while now and using them safely, explosions do occur when mishandling or in epic crashes but its rare.. Our ecigs are 100% more safe than most remote control vehicles. I have been into r/c for almost 20 years and not one of my batteries have exploded so do not be afraid, educate yourself if you use an ecig.. I look back at how I treated my r/c batteries before I knew battery safety recently and laugh at my stupidity..
Clones have exploded as well as name brands but again usually the wrong charger was used or sold to them by mistake -- its been user error 90% my knowledge of it except for those groove units, that was a design flaw..
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