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Our California E-Cigarette/Vape Explosion Accident Lawyers Provide Legal Representation Centered On Your Needs
The popularity of e-cigarette devices, or vapes, has skyrocketed in recent years, with more and more consumers purchasing vape pens. While vaping is perceived as safer than smoking for one’s overall health, the dangers of the device itself are often overlooked. Consumers have a reasonable expectation that the products they purchase will be safe to use, even if the product is designed to facilitate something unhealthy. Lithium-ion batteries power vape devices.
While usually safe, lithium-ion batteries have been associated with fires and explosions and have led to recalls, including the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 and hoverboard products. As with all potentially fatal products, it’s important to keep a receipt of purchase.
Faulty Batteries Are Causing Severe Burn Injuries To Vape Consumers
E-cigarette lithium-ion batteries are known to catch fire or explode. Over the course of 2009 to 2016, 195 e-cigarette explosions in the United States resulted in 133 injury cases, based on an FDA report. California product liability law protects consumers from faulty products and provides the legal means to pursue the parties responsible for your injuries suffered in a vape explosion.
Why Choose Our Vape Explosion Accident Lawyers
Injuries from vape or e-cigarette explosions can involve burns, property damage, and other serious consequences. Individuals affected may have legal options under California product liability law. Our attorneys focus on evaluating each case based on facts, evidence, and applicable legal standards to determine potential avenues for compensation.
- Case Evaluation Based on Evidence — We review the details of your incident, including the device, manufacturer, retailer, and circumstances of the explosion, to assess possible claims.
- Understanding Legal Rights — California law provides potential remedies for injuries caused by defective products. Our attorneys provide guidance on the laws that may apply to your situation.
- Coordination With Relevant Parties — When necessary, we interact with medical providers, insurers, or other entities to gather documentation or records relevant to your claim.
- Assessment of Damages — We consider the factual impacts of the incident, including medical expenses, property loss, and other measurable consequences, to evaluate potential compensation.
- Victim-Centered Focus — Our approach prioritizes clear explanations and factual information to assist you in understanding the legal process and your options.
By focusing on factual case assessment, legal standards, and documented evidence, our vape explosion accident attorneys aim to provide clear guidance on potential legal steps and remedies available under California law.
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Why Do Vapes Explode?
Vaping devices explode when a lithium-ion battery overheats. At a certain temperature, a flammable portion of the battery will ignite. In rapid succession, other combustible parts of the battery ignite, producing an explosion.
Three simple reasons why a vape/e-cig pen can explode:
- The battery wasn’t manufactured accurately. This was a problem in the early days of electronic cigarettes, but there has been a massive increase in reliability as the industry has grown in professionalism. Buying vape pens from a reputable supplier is advisable.
- Mechanical Mods are vape devices that were built, commonly by vapers themselves, without the usual electrical safeguards and cutouts. Malfunctioning vape mods can lead to injuries.
- Some vapes explode due to poor battery safety knowledge. There are some necessary safeguards that all vapers should know, such as not exposing batteries to direct sunlight or exposing them to extremely hot or cold conditions.
Pursuing An E-Cigarette Or Vape Pen Product Liability Claim
About 10% of adults have at least tried an electronic vaping device. While the chances are low, there is no way to tell if or when any vape will explode. If you are considering purchasing a vaping device as an alternative to tobacco, be sure to keep your receipt. Pursuing a product liability claim is complicated, but our experienced attorneys can help you pursue the manufacturers and distributors of exploding vape pens.
How Do I Report A Vape Battery Explosion To The FDA?
The FDA is aware of explosion events and is collecting data to help address this problem. Please report a vape explosion or any other unexpected health or safety issue with a vape to the FDA through the Safety Reporting Portal. When you fill out the form, please be sure to include:
- The name of the vape manufacturer.
- The brand name, model, and serial number of the vape.
- The brand name and model of the battery.
- Where it was purchased.
- Whether the product was used differently than intended by the manufacturer.
- Whether the product was modified in any way.
