E-Cigarette Explosions More Common Than Previous Projection, As Potential E-Cig Explosion Lawsuit Cases Rise

June 27, 2016 – – LipsigLawyers.com announces new findings on lithium-ion batteries and reported explosions connected with their use in electronic cigarettes. Drawing from data presented in an article by Live Science, explosions involving these batteries may occur in mere milliseconds, giving users of e-cigarettes little time to react. As per their article, overheating within the module can cause a cascade or “domino effect,” which produces mounting levels of heat until the unit explodes. It also cites there were 43 product recalls for the batteries since 2002.

Because of their compact size and typically long lifespan, lithium-ion batteries are commonly used to power e-cigarettes. These alternatives to smoking have become increasingly popular, notes FEMA, and now include more than two million Americans in the combined customer base. On record, there are several dozens reported incidents of e-cigarette battery explosion, although some sources suspect the number may be higher due to unreported cases.

These explosions can cause fires, serious burns, blindness, and long-lasting psychological trauma. Individuals who switched to e-cigarettes in an attempt to improve their health or yield to social mores may be reluctant to use the products again. As noted in the case of a man from Sherman, Texas, the device exploded in his hand and was projected across the room. This incident resulted in burns and his disinclination to use any such products. FEMA analysts go on record, saying, “Many incidents are not reported” to either the media or the local fire department. This trend may hamper effective solutions to the problem of potentially unstable lithium-ion batteries.

Another issue that many experts feel is salient is the lack of oversight the FDA possesses. Even in the face of documented reports, citing explosions of e-cigarettes in the states of New York, Arizona, Oklahoma, Texas, Utah, and California, the FDA does not regulate e-cigarette production, quality standards, or distribution. However, the government regulatory agency, charged with the health and safety of American consumers, has recently taken steps to remedy this. Based on the new guidelines that grant them oversight of many tobacco products, safety advocates are moving to extend this purview to include tobacco alternatives.

To ask questions or request additional information on e-cigarette explosions, please contact Attorney Marc Freund of Lipsig, Shapey, Manus & Moverman by calling 877-711-9545.

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Marc Freund
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