The faulty battery flew out from the smoke pipe after exploding.

He quickly called the fire department for help to put out the fire. The fire department said that this case was like the consequence of a small rocket being launched from the mouth. Authorities are still investigating the cause of the battery explosion. E-cigarette manufacturers said they had not heard of similar incidents. According to reports integrated by China News Service on February 17, a man in Florida, USA, who was trying to quit smoking, had his e-cigarette explode in his mouth due to a problematic battery while he was using it. The man suffered severe facial burns as a result, and some of his front teeth were blown out.

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The 57-year-old man also lost his front teeth and part of his tongue, and suffered serious facial burns. The faulty battery flew out after the explosion and caused a closet to catch fire. There are burn marks on the chair cushions, photos, carpets, and office supplies in his house.