The danger of E-cig explosions
The e-cig devices have a lithium-ion battery that powers the device and can be recharged using a USB cable. Unfortunately, most people today have a collection of USB charging adapters kicking around, not knowing they provide different voltages and electrical currents.
If an e-cig device is plugged into a high-voltage adapter meant for another device, the lithium battery will get too strong a charge and can burst into flames or explode. A 2014 U.S. Fire Administration report found that 80% of e-cigarette fires and explosions happened while the device was plugged in. Of course, that means that the remaining 20% happened when the device was not plugged in, meaning there are other possible design flaws that can harm or even kill a user.
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