Man's Leg Three-Degree Burn From Exploding E-Cigarette

On August 7th, 26-year-old Blair and his father were in a bar when an electronic cigarette device in his pocket "exploded." A hairstylist from Kilmarnock reported that when his e-cigarette burned a hole in his pocket and caused burns to his leg muscles, he had to throw his pants off in front of other customers.

He was subsequently rushed to the hospital, where medical personnel had to remove battery acid and e-cigarette oil from his wounds.

Blair informed Daily Record that his e-cigarette caught fire and caused third-degree burns to his leg. The burns were very severe, to the extent that they reached his tendons.

They had to remove skin from one of my thighs to use for a skin transplant. I am now covered in scars. Besides my middle finger, my hands are blistered all over and there are three or four large blisters on my palms.

Blair stated that he turned off the device after using it outside of the venue, before hearing a "spark." Smoke subsequently began to emerge from his pants pocket.

He said, "I don't know what happened at first - it sounded like my vape was sparking. I noticed smoke coming from my pocket, and when I put my hand on it, it caught fire. I had to run away and take my pants off. It was definitely not a pleasant experience.

In September 2020, Blair purchased a device and rechargeable battery from the online electronic cigarette giant VPZ. He is certain that the battery exploded.

Tony Blair has been transferred from Crosshouse Hospital to a specialized burns unit at Glasgow Royal Infirmary. Doctors have informed him that his e-cigarette burn is one of the worst cases they have ever seen.

In standard journalistic English, the sentence would read: "He said, 'They say that exploding e-cigarettes in people's pockets are a common occurrence. They had to perform a skin graft from my other thigh, and while the donated leg will completely heal, the other will be left with a scar.'

Still recovering from burns, Blair warns other users not to keep e-cigarettes in their pockets. He adds, "I will never keep one in my pocket again, and I will definitely encourage people not to keep them in their pockets. Once it catches fire, things can get crazy.

VPZ, a retailer of vaping products, has confirmed that Tony Blair purchased an e-cigarette in September 2020. The company also stated that all their products are regulated and approved by pharmaceutical and healthcare regulatory bodies.

The company strongly recommends customers to use an external battery case to ensure "safe and proper storage when not in use." The external battery is provided along with all other batteries.

A spokesperson added, "We provide all of our customers with a battery safety guide to help them use their electronic cigarette kits responsibly. For heavy users, we recommend replacing the external battery every six months, and for light users, we suggest replacing it annually.

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