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• Mr. Vapor Elite Vape Explosion Lawsuit Filed After Woman Suffers Fourth-Degree Burns and Arm Amputation

  September 17, 2026

  Michael Adams

  An Oregon woman is seeking more than $200 million in damages after a Mr. Vapor Elite rechargeable vape allegedly exploded during charging, causing catastrophic injuries.

• Vape Battery Explosion Caused Severe Burns, Lawsuit Alleges

  March 18, 2026

  Michael Adams

  A Pennsylvania man has filed a lawsuit alleging that a defective lithium-ion vape battery exploded in his pocket and caused severe burn injuries, highlighting growing concerns over dangerous e-cigarette battery defects.

• Toxic Heavy Metals May Be Present in Vapors From Both E-Cigarettes and Ultrasonic Cigarettes: Study

  June 11, 2025

  Michael Adams

  Despite claims by some advocates that they are a healthier alternative, u-cigarettes may contain significantly higher levels of toxic heavy metals than traditional e-cigarettes, according to new research.

• GeekVape Aegis Lawsuit Filed Over Severe Burns Caused by Vape Pen Explosion

  May 22, 2025

  Michael Adams

  A Connecticut man has filed a lawsuit against GeekVape after his Aegis vape pen allegedly exploded in his pocket at work, engulfing him in flames and causing severe burns and permanent disfigurement.

• Flavored Vape Restrictions Upheld by Supreme Court

  April 3, 2025

  Michael Adams

  The U.S. Supreme Court has upheld an FDA decision to block the marketing and sale of certain flavored e-cigarette products, targeted at minors.

• Adolescent Alcohol Use Can Lead to Vaping THC: Study

  January 22, 2025

  Michael Adams

  New research indicates that although depression is a major factor in Black and Hispanic youths vaping cannabis, alcohol use among teens is the most common precursor to vaping THC for adolescents across all races and ethnicities.

• Restricting Flavored E-Cigarettes Reduces Vaping Among Young Adults: Study

  January 6, 2025

  Michael Adams

  State restrictions on flavored e-cigarette use can decrease daily vaping among young adults aged 18 to 29 by as much as 3.6 percentage points.

• Class Action Lawsuit Claims THC Vape Pens Contained Illegal Levels of Delta-9

  November 26, 2024

  Michael Adams

  Lifted Liquids vape pens may contain levels of delta-9 THC that are illegal in many states, potentially causing consumers to become unintentionally inebriated or lose their jobs as a result of failed drug tests.