E-cigarette battery blows up in man's pocket

David Yeo, 35, heard a massive bang that 'sounded like a firework' before he realised the spare battery in his pocket had suddenly burst into flames

A man is waiting to hear if he will need a skin graft after he suffered horrifying burns when an e-cigarette battery blew up in his trouser pocket.

David Yeo, 35, heard a massive bang that 'sounded like a firework' before he realised the spare battery in his pocket had suddenly burst into flames .

He managed to rip off his clothes but not before sustaining third degree burns to his leg and injuries to both of his arms.

The recycling worker was having a quiet night at home with his girlfriend Beckie when the horror unfolded.

David, of Exmouth, Devon, said: "There was a massive bang and flames shot out.

"It was like a Roman Candle firework had been set off.

"I tried to drop to the floor to put myself out, but the hallway was too small."

He added: "I managed to rip my jeans off, but by that time it was too late - my jeans and jumper had gone up.
"It was very lucky that my girlfriend was there.

"She was beating the flames out as I was trying to remove my jeans.

"I was in a state of complete shock - I was shaking and screaming," he said.
David was taken to hospital and, though discharged that night, he has had to attend Exmouth Hospital every day to have all his bandages changed.

He has had to make a string of visits to Derriford Hospital, Plymouth, as he waits to hear if he will require a skin graft.

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David's also been signed off from work at Knowle Hill Recycling Centre,near Budleigh Salterton - a job he only started earlier this month.

He has now warned thousands of other e-cigarette users to be extra-careful.
"I had some loose change in my pocket with the battery when it ignited but I don't know if that was the cause," he admitted.

"I'd urge other e-cigarette users to always check their battery safety guidelines."

A Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service spokesman said they don't have any specific advice on e-cigarette batteries in pockets but referred 'smokers' to advice given by the charity Electrical Safety First.

It says users should: carefully follow instructions supplied by the manufacturers pay close attention to any warnings supplied with the product ensure e-cigarettes were not left charging for long periods or overnight and look for the CE mark, which indicates chargers comply with European safety standards.


E-cigarette battery blows up in man's pocket leaving him with horrifying burns - Mirror Online

 

There you go.
Just the other week I set up a mate with a vape kit, 18650 batteries were involved so I sat him down and ran through about battery safety and about such things as this with keys and change in your pocket with a open battery.
I scared the shit out of him in a good way, then gave him one of my spare plastic battery cases too.
Every vendor should be doing this, showing pictures of what can happen if battery safety isn't there and explaining that as long as you remember these few small things then there's no danger...

 

Yep even online vendors should have the safety info about carrying batteries in your pocket or purse, even include a small note with the batteries

This is where I totally agree on getting some laws in for Vape gear. It's too sloppy at the moment and in a way needs tightening up in such as this. All I mean is laws where safety info is included on every battery sold, batteries must be sold with plastic cases and so on




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