Fire safety advice for e-cigarettes and vapes

Below are fire safety considerations for e-cigarettes and/or vapes.

When buying e-cigarettes or vapes, make sure that you:

• check that the output voltage and ratings marked on the charger and the electrical device (battery) are the same
• look for a manufacturer’s brand name or logo, model, and batch number
• check that the name and address of the producer that comes with the product is an address within the European Union
• check for a CE mark, but don’t rely on this alone to guarantee a product’s safety. A CE mark is a declaration from the manufacturer that the product is safe, but like all markings, it can be forged
• make sure that instructions on how to use the product safely, conditions and limitations of use and how to safely dispose of the product are included
• do not dispose of vapes or batteries in your household waste
• don't buy counterfeit or substandard goods.

What to do if there is a fire

• Don’t tackle the fire yourself.
• If you can, get out, stay out and call 999.
• If you can’t dial 999 yourself, get a neighbour to do it for you.
• If you can’t get out, go into a room that has a window and a phone and shut the door.
• Put blankets or towels around the bottom of the door to block out the smoke, then open the window and call ‘Help Fire’.
• Keep a whistle handy if it’s hard to shout.