Vegas Man Says Vape Turned His Pocket Into A Fireball, Sues Local Maker
A Las Vegas man is suing EightVape after a vape device exploded in his pocket, causing severe burns and seeking over $75,000 in damages.Summary
Gregory Townsend is suing Magma Holding, the company behind EightVape, after a disposable vape exploded in his pocket in March 2024, resulting in second- and third-degree burns on his thigh and hand. The lawsuit alleges defective design, negligence, and breach of warranty, seeking over $75,000 to cover medical bills, scarring, and lost wages. Townsend’s lawyers claim the device’s battery overheated due to a design flaw, potentially causing fires or explosions. Magma Holding has previously received a warning letter from the FDA for marketing disposable vapes without proper authorization. Lithium-ion batteries in vaping devices are prone to thermal runaway, a dangerous overheating that can lead to catastrophic failures, and similar incidents have been documented in medical reports. This case follows a pattern of product-liability suits against vaping manufacturers, focusing on product testing and safety protocols.
(Source：Hoodline)
