Positive & Fair News Video on Ecig Battery Explosions

[ennagizer]

I saw this and though "here we go again." But, this one is different. Fair report on what many of us say all along.


What consumers should know about e-cigarette explosions
http://www.okcfox.com/story/23532124/what-consumers-should-know-about-e-cigarette-explosions

 

[Petrodus]

Safety educators say e-cigarette users should not leave their devices unattended.
They also recommend using a fire proof safety bag when charging an e-vape battery
and storing the battery in plastic boxes to store the battery.

You gotta be kidding me !!

 

[AgentAnia]

Good find! And it's a Fox affiliate...

Unfortunately there's no way to post comments on the website, so I sent the reporter (whose email is listed) an email thanking her for a job well done. Probably wouldn't hurt if a few more people did the same...

 

[AgentAnia]

You gotta be kidding me !!

Not a bad idea, methinks. Anything that keeps the terminally stupid from hurting themselves has to be a good idea!

 

[2coils]

Ok, I'm not sure about this. If those in the industry are going to claim user error is possible, when a battery explodes, you better be extremely clear to educate the users on the risks associated with charging, especially in a car. In the B&M interviewed, they claim to educate on battery safety. AS an industry as a whole, not so sure. Plenty of online marketers not only fail do note battery hazards CLEARLY on their sites, but plenty sell car chargers. I'm sure a new user purchases these products with a level of IMPLIED safety. Sorry for the mini rant! Just think we can improve in this area.

 

[WorksForMe]

Not sure I understand the car charger issue. Don’t these devices regulate their output to 5V? I have a car charger that was sold specifically for e-vape devices. It even has the Volt brand name on the front. I use it a lot with no problems.

BTW, I really like the phrase e-vape device that they used in this article. It sounds a lot better than e-cig.

J.R.

 

[Uma]

Wow, good story!! Not only was the journalist fair and unbiased, but they interviewed vapers who are in the know and know about all things charging.
I have a foil safety charging bag. It's huge. If something should happen, it's all contained. I'm glad they mentioned those.

 

[Petrodus]

Not a bad idea, methinks. Anything that keeps the terminally stupid from hurting themselves has to be a good idea!

The terminally stupid don't follow instructions.
There's no known cure for the terminally stupid.

 

[AgentAnia]

Not sure I understand the car charger issue. Don’t these devices regulate their output to 5V? I have a car charger that was sold specifically for e-vape devices. It even has the Volt brand name on the front. I use it a lot with no problems.

BTW, I really like the phrase e-vape device that they used in this article. It sounds a lot better than e-cig.

J.R.

Check out this thread: http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/fo...motive-power-sockets-vaping-correct-info.html

Some *very useful* information there for you. It certainly opened my eyes...

 

[Uma]

Sent in a thank you to the journalist.

 

[WorksForMe]

Check out this thread: http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/fo...motive-power-sockets-vaping-correct-info.html

Some *very useful* information there for you. It certainly opened my eyes...

Thanks Ania. I posted on that thread.

 

[NorthOfAtlanta]

I charge my batteries in my car on long trips, I bought a small inverter and use my normal 120v charger. Just have to remember to keep them out of the sun.