How A Product Liability Lawyer Can Help With a Vape Explosion
A Kansas City product liability lawyer can help with vape battery explosions by investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident and determining if there is legal responsibility on the part of the manufacturer, distributor, or retailer. Our product liability lawyers will:
- Gather evidence
- Assess the damages caused by the explosion
- Negotiate with the responsible parties for a fair settlement
- File a lawsuit if necessary to seek compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other damages resulting from the vape battery explosion.
Their expertise in navigating complex product liability laws can provide victims with the legal representation needed to hold the negligent parties accountable. Contact our office today to speak with one of our experienced attorneys.
How Common Are Vape Explosions
According to the CDC, in 2023, 2.1 millions middle and high school students used e-cigarettes. This makes e-cigarettes the most commonly used tobacco products among this age group. The United States leads revenue in the e-cigarette industry, with an estimated revenue of 8.8 million in 2024.
An article in Courthouse News reports that in 2017, more than 120 lawsuits were filed against vaping companies in both state and federal court.
- Some plaintiffs alleged that the explosion occurred while they were vaping, breaking their teeth and leading to third-degree burns.
- Others claimed that explosions caused facial injuries, crushed/shattered bones, and even loss of eyesight.
- Some explosions occurred while the vaping pens or lithium ion batteries were being carried in pockets, with people reporting injuries to the groin, thigh, and leg area as the batteries caught fire and scorched them.
What Causes A Vape Explosion?
Plaintiffs allege that the lack of product liability alerts, improper labeling, and lack of regulatory norms in the vaping industry is to blame. E-cigarette manufacturers, however, maintain that the explosions are caused by user error—such as carrying the batteries in a pocket with some coins, tampering with the coil, etc. Gregory Conley, head of the vaping advocacy group American Vaping Association, also claims that e-cigarette battery fires are caused in large part by user error.
Unfortunately, the vaping industry has done little to educate users on the risks of ion lithium batteries and how one can protect himself from battery combustion and explosions. Batteries at risk are generally purchased by vaping distributors from off-shore manufacturers. Such batteries are then “re-wrapped” misstating the batteries’ capacities. The FDA gives tips on how to help avoid vape explosions.
Monsees & Mayer Product Liability Lawyers
Since vaping litigation is heavily fact-dependent, defendants cannot easily disregard claims. Strong legal representation, including a grasp of factual data and documentation, makes for a strong case in personal injury lawsuits in the vaping industry. If you have been injured as a result of a vaping battery explosion, speak to a product liability lawyer at Monsees & Mayer P.C. today.
