Lithium Battery e-Cigarette Vaping Safety

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Consumers who use e-cigarette and vaping devices with removable lithium-ion battery cells may be putting their safety at risk. Here is what you need to know to be-cigarettesafe.

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EXPLANATION of RISKS

THE DANGERS

E-cigarettes and vaping devices that use removable lithium-ion 18650 cells are potentially dangerous. Handling them can put your safety at risk.

SAFETY

If you need to touch an 18650 cell to use your e-cigarette or vaping device, then IT MAY NOT BE SAFE!

DANGER

Removing an 18650 cell from an e-cigarette or vaping device, recharging it in a separate charger, and then reinserting it in your device can damage the cell, including its insulating safety wrapper.

INJURIES

Hundreds of consumers have reported injuries—including severe burns and permanent disfigurement.

DANGER

Most injuries happen when damaged 18650 cells are carried in a purse or pocket. If the damaged 18650 cell contacts metal objects—such as keys or coins—fire can result.

Here are ways you can reduce the risk of injury and be-cigarettesafe

ONLY

Only use an e-cigarette or vaping device that has an embedded (non-removable by the user) battery and protection circuits.

NEVER

Never buy or carry a loose 18650 battery cell.

NEVER

Never remove the plastic wrapper on an 18650 cell or attempt to “re-wrap” one.

INFORMATION

For information from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration about the dangers of using an 18650 cell in your e-cigarette or vaping device, visit their web page here.

WHAT CAN YOU DO TO REDUCE RISKS?

MANUFACTURERS'
WARNINGS

PARTNERS

The following companies and organizations support the Be-cigarettesafe campaign to educate consumers about the risks associated with e-cigarette and vaping devices that are manufactured to use removable lithium-ion battery cells: