Coronavirus: Expert warns vape smoke could spread infection

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Emma Browne, 40, a blanket and bean bag maker from Sussex, had been using her new device daily for nine months with no issues. That was until it appeared to set alight from inside the cartridge, she claims.

She said: “It tasted burnt and hot so I had to rinse my mouth and drink loads of water.

“Then I tested my vape and saw the flames.

“That’s when I realized it had done that in my mouth.

“If I had carried on puffing on that and not checked it I could have damaged my throat.”

Ms Browne has been vaping for a few years and spent £79 on her VOOPOO Argus GT pen in May last year.

However, last Saturday evening, she experienced a strange burning sensation when she took a puff.

She claims that when she then clicked the pen again, she saw a bright flame coming from the cartridge.

She added: “I hadn’t even gotten up to 4,000 puffs on my vape, it was only on 3,245 puffs.”

Ms Browne reported having a dry throat for the rest of the night, only cured by plenty of tea and water.

However, she wants to encourage others to test their vapes before taking a hit.

She has also called on VOOPOO to make sure their products are safe.

VOOPOO has been contacted for comment.

Last month, two vape-caused house fires in the space of a week prompted Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service to post dramatic pictures of the homes ravaged by the flames on Facebook.

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A spokesperson for the fire service said: “This week we have attended two similar incidents involving vape pens and e-cigarettes.

“Fortunately, both houses were fitted with working smoke alarms, which activated and alerted the occupiers to the fire, allowing them to evacuate safely.

“E-cigarettes are sold with either single-use batteries or lithium-ion rechargeable batteries. These batteries can fail whilst on charge, sometimes with explosive force.

“Our advice for e-cigarettes is the same as for many smaller electrical appliances such as mobile phones and laptops – don’t be tempted to buy cheap unbranded chargers, don’t leave them to charge whilst you are out of the house or asleep, and keep them well away from flammable materials.”

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