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E-cigarette explosions and burn injuries are much more common than previously thought

Blog Post created by lisabraxton Employee on Jan 14, 2019
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E-cigarette warningElectronic cigarettes, powered by lithium-ion batteries, have ignited or exploded, resulting in severe injuries, including third degree burns, lacerations and loss of body parts. According to a study by George Mason University, injuries have been underestimated by federal agencies. A new report, published in Tobacco Control, found that there are far more e-cigarette explosions and burn injuries in the United States than past reports estimated. 
Data from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission found an estimated 2,035 emergency department visits from e-cigarette explosions and burn injuries from 2015 to 2017, which is thought to be an underestimate since not all of the injured seek medical treatment.
The report warns that users and bystanders risk serious bodily injury from unregulated e-cigarette batteries exploding.
NFPA’s safety tip sheet on smoking safetyand the Educational Messages Desk Referenceinclude warnings about the use of e-cigarettes.

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