Vape caught on fire

[jennyfer8]

Hi !
So recently I broke my reuleux and have been using my old eleaf 60w with my cleito until I bought something new. Yesterday I went to get a new coil, installed it and everything and started vaping. After about 12 hits I heard a weird noise coming from my vape, as if it was still firing but it wasn’t the case, I then noticed smoke coming from the mod and opened it and noticed the inside was on fire! I got it outside and removed the battery just in case. The vape wasn’t working great since the start but I just assumed it was simply because ya know, it’s a cheap vape. The battery is perfectly fine, even brought it to a vape shop and he said there’s nothing wrong with it. I just bought a new vape and was wondering if it’s safe to use the tank and battery that was on the vape that caught fire? Was it just a crappy vape or would one of these things been the cause for the fire? Thanks!!

 

[Eskie]

The inside of the mod was on fire, flames and all, but it looked just fine when you brought it to the vape shop?? And how did you extinguish the fire with no apparent trace of damage, residue, melted plastic or metal, or anything to suggest it was acting like the Towering Inferno?

Fires typically involve the battery, and even if it were another component like the board that was burning, how did it not at least char or melt the battery wrapper?

If the fire didn't involve the tank that's probably fine although a new coil might be necessary to lose the burnt smell.

 

[Vapemesilly]

The tank should be fine but I wouldn't trust the battery. They're cheap. Buy another one.

 

[jennyfer8]

The inside of the mod was on fire, flames and all, but it looked just fine when you brought it to the vape shop?? And how did you extinguish the fire with no apparent trace of damage, residue, melted plastic or metal, or anything to suggest it was acting like the Towering Inferno?

 

[jennyfer8]

No I did not bring the vape to the vape shop, there wasn’t any flames coming out of the mod, but It was orange and smoking, when I got it outside and removed everything it eventually the fire just stopped. I brought the battery to the vape shop. I didn’t bother with the actually vape.

 

[jennyfer8]

The tank should be fine but I wouldn't trust the battery. They're cheap. Buy another one.

Okay thank you

 

[Eskie]

I imagine the board can overheat. Most failures resulting in smoke from the mod itself almost always involve the battery venting or failing in a catastrophic manner. Regardless I'd agree. Do not use and recycle that battery. The tank should be fine. Just check if the coil was overheated as well. Any burnt taste disassemble and wash well before mounting a new coil. Sounds like you avoided a potentially dangerous situation.

 

[LewisW295]

Was it in charge when this happened by the way?

 

[suprtrkr]

New battery time, you ask me.

 

[chellie]

Was it in charge when this happened by the way?

I was curious about that too but I read the first post again and do not think so...

"Yesterday I went to get a new coil, installed it and everything and started vaping. After about 12 hits I heard a weird noise coming from my vape, as if it was still firing but it wasn’t the case, I then noticed smoke coming from the mod and opened it and noticed the inside was on fire! "

 

[Bunnykiller]

sounds like the smoke got out.... the board probably fried....

 

[NealBJr]

Hi !
So recently I broke my reuleux and have been using my old eleaf 60w with my cleito until I bought something new. Yesterday I went to get a new coil, installed it and everything and started vaping. After about 12 hits I heard a weird noise coming from my vape, as if it was still firing but it wasn’t the case, I then noticed smoke coming from the mod and opened it and noticed the inside was on fire! I got it outside and removed the battery just in case. The vape wasn’t working great since the start but I just assumed it was simply because ya know, it’s a cheap vape. The battery is perfectly fine, even brought it to a vape shop and he said there’s nothing wrong with it. I just bought a new vape and was wondering if it’s safe to use the tank and battery that was on the vape that caught fire? Was it just a crappy vape or would one of these things been the cause for the fire? Thanks!!

Sounds to me like a short or a blown capacitor. In any case, I agree with what others have said... it's not worth the risk to keep using the battery. for $5-$10/battery, I'd rather have peace of mind than to risk the cost of a McDonalds Value meal.

For the mod, get a new one, preferably not the same kind you got. For the battery, I'd chunk it just for safety. for the atomizer... thoroughly clean it, then it should be fine. Double check the 510 center pin for damages, the heat may have melted the insulator. Also, as a safety measure, I would double check the resistance first before using the atomizer.. just in case.

 

[sdennislee]

Since it appears to be time for a new battery, check out mooch's youtube channel and buy one of the batteries he recommends from one of the suppliers he recommends. $5.99 to $10.00 depending on the battery and vendor.

 

[1neeto]

Next time you have a device do that, throw the thing in the ground and let it do its thing. Refer to exploding batteries videos for reference.


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[uthinkofsomething]

sounds like the smoke got out.... the board probably fried....

Every electronic device has a little smoke in it somewhere when manufactured. When the smoke comes out it is dead.

 

[VapingintheGTA]

Hi !
So recently I broke my reuleux and have been using my old eleaf 60w with my cleito until I bought something new. The vape wasn’t working great since the start but I Thanks!!

Welcome to ECF Jennifer! I noticed that you joined yesterday and I wanted to thank you for posting, we all learn a little something when we read posts such as yours...see the brilliant post by @NealBJr , I forgot about the plastic thing inside the 520 pin. I hope to see ya around more
Vonnie

 

[VapingintheGTA]

I dropped my dual 18650 in a hot tub and that sure freaked me out. Actually, I fell in with it lol.
Vonnie

 

[BrotherBob]

No I did not bring the vape to the vape shop, there wasn’t any flames coming out of the mod, but It was orange and smoking, when I got it outside and removed everything it eventually the fire just stopped. I brought the battery to the vape shop. I didn’t bother with the actually vape.

Welcome and glad you joined.
I have been using my Eleaf Istick for more than two years and it's very dependable. Might be time to try another mod.

 

[Kristin Cappe]

Lithium-ion batteries can pose a fire hazard, so it could be that. Combined with overcharging or direct sunlight. So sorry that happened!