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• Vape Explosion Injury Highlights Risks Associated With E-Cigarette Batteries

  June 20, 2019

  Russell Maas

  A new case report highlights the risk of severe injuries that may result from a vape explosion, amid a growing...

• FDA Releases New E-Cigarette Guidance, Says All Current Products On Market Must Submit For Approval

  June 12, 2019

  Russell Maas

  New FDA guidance indicates all vaping products currently on the market must go through an approval process explaining how they will discourage underage use and how they will prevent battery explosions to stay on store shelves.

• Exploding Electronic Cigarette Kills Texas Man

  February 6, 2019

  Russell Maas

  A Texas man has died after his electronic cigarette exploded, tearing open an artery.

• E-Cigarette Explosion Linked To Death Of Florida Man

  May 18, 2018

  Russell Maas

  An electronic cigarette exploded and killed a Florida man in his home earlier this month, according to first responders and medical examiners in Florida.

• Amazon Power Bank Recall Issued Amid Reports of Chemical Burn, Fires

  March 14, 2018

  Russell Maas

  About 260,000 AmazonBasics power banks have been recalled following reports of overheating, chemical burns and property damage.

• Swallowing Fidget Spinner Batteries, Parts Leading To Childhood Injuries: Report

  February 14, 2018

  Martha Garcia

  A case report highlights two incidents where children swallowed batteries from fidget spinners and suffered internal injuries, raising questions as to whether the popular toys should have stronger label warnings.

• HP Notebook Lithium-Ion Battery Recall Issued Over Fire, Burn Risks

  January 5, 2018

  Russell Maas

  Reports of overheating and property damage have led to a recall of more than 50,000 HP Notebook lithium ion batteries.

• iPhone Class Action Lawsuits Claim Apple Intentionally Slows Down Older Phones

  January 2, 2018

  Irvin Jackson

  Class action lawsuits filed against Apple say the company intentionally slowed down older iPhone models, lowering performance through software updates the company claimed would make them work better.

• Several Hoverboard Brands Recalled Over Fire, Explosion Risks

  November 15, 2017

  Russell Maas

  Several more hoverboard models have been recalled following additional reports of fires and property damage.

• Cell Phone Battery Recall Issued for Refurbished Samsung Galaxy Note 4, Due To Overheating Risk

  August 17, 2017

  Irvin Jackson

  A risk of overheating, burns and fires have led to the recall of more than 10,000 Samsung Galaxy Note 4 lithium ion batteries determined to be counterfeit.