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• E-Cigarette Problems Linked to 159 Explosions, Most Occurring During Charging

  April 22, 2016

  Russell Maas

  The number of explosions linked to electronic cigarettes has grown dramatically over the last two years, with many incidents resulting in severe injuries and permanent disfigurement, according to a new report.

• Exploding Vape Pen Leaves Man With Third Degree Burns

  April 14, 2016

  Russell Maas

  Another exploding electronic cigarette has left a young Arizona man hospitalized with severe leg burns.

• E-Cigarette Explodes in Pocket of Kentucky Man, Causing Severe Burns

  February 26, 2016

  Irvin Jackson

  A Kentucky man is the latest consumer injured by an exploding electronic cigarette amid growing concern over the devices' batteries.

• E-Cigarette Burn Lawsuit Filed Over After Device Battery Explodes

  February 18, 2016

  Russell Maas

  An exploding electronic cigarette lawsuit was filed by a man who suffered severe burns after the battery detonated in his pocket.

• Porter Ranch gas Leak Releasing Benzene At High Levels

  January 19, 2016

  Irvin Jackson

  High levels of benzene have been detected from a massive, ongoing natural gas leak in California, but officials say it is not a risk to the public.

• E-Cigarette Advertising Harmful to Teens, Children: CDC

  January 6, 2016

  Russell Maas

  A CDC report warns that unregulated electronic cigarette advertising may be increasing the number of underage tobacco users.

• Fireworks Explosion Results in Wrongful Death Lawsuits Against Manufacturing Factory

  December 4, 2015

  Irvin Jackson

  A wrongful death lawsuit has been filed by the family of a Huntsville woman killed in an explosion at a fireworks factory with a history of fires, explosions and worker safety fines.

• E-Cigarette Lawsuits Filed Over Injuries, Burns from Exploding Devices

  November 23, 2015

  Irvin Jackson

  Three different lawsuits have been filed on behalf of men who were injured when their electronic cigarettes or vaping devices exploded, causing grievous injuries.

• Report of Electronic Cigarette Exploding in User’s Face Raises Safety Concerns

  November 5, 2015

  Irvin Jackson

  FEMA warns that it is receiving a growing number of reports regarding electronic cigarette explosions and fires, raising safety concerns.

• Portable Oxygen Tank Explosion Risk Leads to Recall of OxyTOTE Units

  August 19, 2015

  Russell Maas

  oxyTote portable oxygen tanks have been recalled after one death and one injury were linked to the tanks exploding.