Electronic cigarette safety information
Exploding chargers
The Chartered Trading Standards Institute advise users that e-cigarettes should not be left charging for long periods of time or plugged in overnight or while you are out of the house.
How to stay safe
- avoid leaving e-cigarettes charging overnight because they can overheat and they may catch fire
- do not leave e-cigarettes unattended even when they are not 'alight'
- exercise caution when you buy e-cigarettes because they are not regulated therefore it is unknown if they are safe
- if you buy e-cigarettes, ensure that they are from a reputable UK retailer