Exploding e cig knocks 7 teeth out of man's mouth This teen's vape exploded, shattering his jaw CNN California Teenager's Vape Explodes in His Hands After He Tried to Fix It By Banging It On the Ground: 'Digits Were Hanging' E cigarette explodes in teen's mouth, breaks jaw and teeth E Cigarette Exploded in a Teenager's Mouth, Damaging His Jaw The New York Times 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: