Man in Bridlington treated for burns after vaping machine battery reacted with metal chain in trouser pocket

A man in Bridlington needed treatment for burns to his leg after a vaping machine battery reacted with a metal chain in his trouser pocket.
A spare battery for a vaping machine and a metal chain reacted in the man's pocket.A spare battery for a vaping machine and a metal chain reacted in the man's pocket.
A spare battery for a vaping machine and a metal chain reacted in the man's pocket.

Humberside Fire and Rescue Service said firefighters and paramedics had been called to an address in Hilderthorpe Road shortly before 7.50am this morning.

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They said the man had suffered burns due to a reaction between the spare battery for a vaping machine and a metal chain in his trouser pocket.

Firefighters made a safety inspection before leaving the man in the care of paramedics.

It prompted the service to later issue a safety warning to members of the public.

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A spokesman said: "Please only use the charger sold with your vaping device, otherwise lithium ion batteries can overheat and cause a fire.

"Even once charged, other metal objects in your pocket such as coins or keys can short circuit the battery causing a localised explosion."