NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer is increasing the heat on the federal government to consider recalling e-cigarette batteries and devices that explode and catch fire, injuring users. Schumer, ...

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A COUPLE had a lucky escape when the charger they were using for their e-cigarette exploded, sparking two fires at their home. The pair had plugged the e-cigarette into a wall socket in their living ...

A WARNING has been issued over the risk of exploding e-cigarette chargers after figures revealed over 100 fires had been caused by the devices. The Local Government Association called on makers of the ...

Burns surgeons are warning of the dangers of electronic cigarettes after treating a string of smokers injured by exploding devices. The call is being echoed by fire chiefs and trading standards ...

A Runcorn e-cigarette user has urged others not to leave their devices on charge after a blaze at his home. Steven Stringer, of Canal Street, had popped out when the fire started at about 4pm on ...

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This video shows the terrifying moment an electronic cigarette exploded in its owner’s pocket. Nightclub owner Amine Britel was standing outside his nightclub in Toulouse, France, when the device ...

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A young man who claims an e-cigarette exploded in his mouth is recovering from agonising injuries. Factory worker Ryan Bailey, 22, suffered burns to his lips and a hand, plus damage to his teeth, ...