Exploding E-Cigarette Burns Hotel Guest

CHELMSFORD (CBS) – A man suffered burns early Saturday morning after his electronic cigarette exploded inside a Chelmsford hotel.
Firefighters responded to the Radisson just before 3 a.m. and found minor smoke and fire damage.
An electronic cigarette exploded in a Chelmsford hotel, burning a man’s hand. (Image Credit: Chelmsford Fire Department)
A 47-year-old man was treated at the hotel for second degree burns to his left hand after his e-cigarette’s battery back exploded.
The explosion came while the man was charging the device.

Source: WBZ-TV - Breaking News, Weather and Sports for Boston, Worcester and New Hampshire - July 2, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: mwschooley Tags: Health Local News Syndicated Local Chelmsford Electronic Cigarettes Source Type: news