Unfortunately, we have to believe that the prevention message concerning the batteries (batteries) used for electronic cigarettes has not yet spread sufficiently. Indeed, two weeks ago, a Belgian found himself with burns to his hands and legs following the explosion of a battery which according to him was in a pocket ...
AN EXPLOSION ? AN ATTACK ? NO ... JUST A BATTERY IN A POCKET
Two weeks ago, René and his son Brandon went to a flea market, Place du Pérou, Grace-Hollogne. As they get in the car to get in, an explosion sounds.
« By the time I turned on the phone, I heard a huge boom. I did not realize right away, then I saw that my pants caught fire. I then tapped on somehow with my hands to try to extinguish it ". It is only then that René understands what has just happened. " I thought of an attack, then I remembered that I had my electronic cigarette in my pocket. I then understood that she had just exploded. »
With this quote collected by the newspaper "La Meuse" we could say that indeed the electronic cigarette has exploded but what neni! In the video broadcast in addition by the newspaper, René gives an important detail explaining " My electronic cigarette was in my jacket and my battery was in the right pocket of my pants". We then understand that it is obviously not the electronic e-cigarette that exploded but the battery isolated in his pocket.
THE USE OF ACCU REQUIRES TO COMPLY WITH CERTAIN SAFETY RULES!
As for 99% of battery explosions, it is not the e-cigarette that is responsible but the user, moreover in this precise case as in all those which one could see recently, it is clearly a negligence in the handling of the batteries which can be retained as cause of the explosion.
The e-cigarette clearly has no place on the dock in this case, we can never repeat it enough, with the accusers certain safety rules must be respected for safe use :
- Never put one or more batteries in your pockets (presence of keys, parts that can short-circuit)
- Always store or transport your batteries in boxes keeping them separate from each other
If you have a doubt, or if you are not familiar with it, consider inquiring before buying, using or storing batteries. here is a complete tutorial dedicated to Li-Ion batteries which will help you to see more clearly.
Source : Lameuse.be
