Lan Cave New Consumer Report, February 11, according to the Wall Street Journal quoted the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) database report, since 2019, the number of electronic cigarette batteries has doubled in the number of accidents on the plane.

Electronic cigarettes are the main causes of lithium battery accidents on the aircraft in 2022, leading ahead of battery packs and laptops.

The Federal Aviation Administration said that of the 55 incidents reported in September last year, e -cigarettes and electronic cigarettes accounted for 19, accounting for 35%of all incidents in 2022, and three times the annual report of the year in 2019.

According to the agency, batteries in these devices may be on fire if they are damaged or the battery terminal short circuit may be on.

Electronic cigarettes are not allowed to be placed in checked luggage, and due to fire risks in the cargo area, electronic cigarettes must be placed in portable luggage.

The federal government banned smoking on most of the United States in 1990. In 2016, the United States finally determined the ban on the use of electronic cigarettes on all domestic commercial flights and international flights to and from the country.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said passengers should avoid charging electronic cigarettes on the plane and carefully stored equipment to prevent accidents. The agency stated that they should put the electronic cigarette in the protective box, or take out the battery and put each battery in their own box or plastic bag to prevent short circuit.

Passengers who violate the federal e -cigarette law may face a fine of $ 1,771.