Scary

[Soulflower]

Hey, check this out from CNN:
Cigarette explodes in smoker's face
http://ht.cdn.turner.com/cnn/big/us/2012/02/15/dnt-exploding-cigarette.wear.ipad.qtref.mov

I hope that this doesn't launch an anti-ecig campaign.

SF

 

[MrAftrmth]

damn!!!

 

[mwa102464]

Let's find out exactly what happened first, before we start people panicking here, every accident I have seen to date has been user error with an ecig when going into thermal runway, not saying it couldn't or cant happen and maybe this accident is a bad Batt, but we have to find out the details first I think, and let's hope the guy is OK first as well.

 

[Soulflower]

I agree Mwa and wasn't pushing the panic button, perhaps my title should have been thought out. I just shared because I can just hear the regulations wheels squealing as a result of something that has yet to be fully investigated. It certainly hasn't deterred my vaping.

 

[Switched]

There is a bout 10+ threads going on in ECF in various subs, not to mention twitter.

I tossed my cell phone in the trash.

 

[kickitback]

Looks like he was using some kind of tube mod with stacked 3.0v ( cr123 or rcr123A ) according to the firefighters findings. Not that one batt is safe but can't hurt to do some research before you buy a mod and minimize the risk of it exploding by not stacking or using safer/ protected batts and a few vent holes on the mod. Not assuming anything and wish the guy quick recovery.

Accidents happen and will in the future but it's our responsibly as users to be safe and knowledgable about our devices.

 

[Switched]

Couldn't have said it better myself, hence why I trashed my cell phone...

 

[MrAftrmth]

ill take my chances on a bad batt vs the higher risk of (cancer)

 

[Switched]

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/canada-forum/269199-graphic-members.html

 

[5cardstud]

user error. He probably had a tube mod that consisted of two stacked UNPROTECTED 3 volt batteries, a switch, and no built in protection of any kind. It used to happen quite fequently back when the Chuck came out and everybody was using unprotected batteries.

 

[Switched]

Ya mean I can take my cell out of the trash now? Man I feel sooooooo much better

 

[Wharf Rat]

As long as you use protection

 

[5cardstud]

Wharf always uses protection in everything he does.

 

[Switched]

I am not going to touch that one, nope I wont. Well, nope I wont. I'll be good little polar bear today

 

[5cardstud]

I am not going to touch that one, nope I wont. Well, nope I wont. I'll be good little polar bear today

Awe, come on.

 

[Switched]

No can do

 

[mwa102464]

Switcher did you use the condom technique over your Mod today, Wharf is

 

[Wharf Rat]

Safety First !!!!!

 

[Switched]

Switcher did you use the condom technique over your Mod today, Wharf is

Vapour production = piss poor