E-Cigarettes in Checked Baggage May Cause Fire Risk
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration issued a warning on the 23rd, electronic cigarettes placed in checked baggage on the plane, it is easy to start a fire on the flight, so passengers are advised to carry on board. The FAA sent to the major air carriers in the notice wrote that there have been a number of fires related to electronic cigarettes, & ldquo; electronic cigarettes heating device was accidentally activated, resulting in high temperatures or fire & rdquo;. Therefore, the FAA recommends that airlines allow travelers to carry electronic cigarettes on board instead of placing them in checked baggage. In addition, the FAA calls on airlines to publicize the fire hazards of e-cigarettes to travelers through websites, brochures, ticketing, check-in procedures and other means, and to remind travelers to take precautions. E-cigarettes generally consist of a tube containing nicotine solution, a vaporizing device and a battery, while some contain only a battery stem and an atomizer cartridge. (End) (Yang Shuyi)
