Western Vape Battery Explosion Injuries As seen in various recent news reports, defective e cigarette batteries can overheat and explode without warning. Vaping injuries from battery explosions include: Broken bones and teeth: GRAPHIC IMAGES: Man hospitalized after vape pen allegedly explodes in his face wcnc.com New push to raise national smoking and vaping age to 21 You've seen the device. But do you know what's actually inside it? Every disposable vape has 4 components and each one comes with real risks: Nicotine e liquid: toxic chemicals, including lead "I never thought it would appen to me" Temple woman recounts vape explosion E Cigarette Exploded in a Teenager's Mouth, Damaging His Jaw The New York Times