A few weeks ago now, a man in Florida died following to the battery explosion of its mechanical mod. A first that marks the spot for the e-cigarette ... If the media have seized on the case since yesterday, some experts try to recall one essential thing: " It's not e-cigarettes that are dangerous!"
« IT MUST BE UNDERSTOOD THAT BATTERIES ARE DANGEROUS!«
Since the affair is arrival in the public domain hundreds of articles accusing e-cigarettes are falling through the various newsrooms across the country. However, if this news item is dramatic (and we must not forget that there is a death), Jean Moiroud, the president of the Interprofessional Federation of the vape (Fivape) nevertheless tried to remind the media and the public that " It's not e-cigarettes that are dangerous"
During his interview with our colleagues from " 20 Minutes " he stated : " We manufacture and defend this product because it is a risk reduction solution that can save smokers from the harms of tobacco. It should be understood that it is the batteries that are dangerous. The batteries of electronic cigarettes are the same as those found in phones or electric cars. There are no more accidents with electronic cigarettes than with other electronic devices »
»It is not the electronic cigarettes themselves that are dangerous, but the batteries. "- Jean Moiroud - Fivape
Because let's be clear on the subject once again, there is as much chance of seeing an e-cigarette explode as a smartphone or even any product that contains an energy cell.
To fully understand how the incident could have happened, Jean Moiroud gives his analysis: “ You have to tell the difference between the two types of electronic cigarettes, there is 'electronics' and 'mechanics'»He declares.
The so-called e-cigarette " mechanical Is a simple tube made up of a battery, a trigger button and a connector. There are no electronics, everything is precisely 
mechanical. The resistor is put in direct contact with the battery and, in the event of a short circuit, the battery may explode. The cigarette called " electronic »Is a box made up of a battery, associated with an electronic control circuit. This chip, which controls power and temperature, prevents short circuits.
For Fivape, well used, electronic cigarettes are no more dangerous than any electronic device: " It's all about energy management. This is valid for all batteries of any electronic device, not just electronic cigarettes. »
Finally, the president of Fivape said that these facts remain extremely rare: " These accidents should never happen. We do everything so that it does not take place in France. But we must put things in context, statistically, these accidents are extremely rare. We do not sell electronic devices different from those we use everyday and tobacco kills one in two users »
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 :
- Do not use a mechanical mod if you do not have the necessary knowledge. These cannot be used with just any battery ...
- 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.
