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Check your e-cigarette warning from Cambridgeshire fire service over fire fears for a vape pen




Users of a type of e-cigarette are being warned by Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue to check what they're using after manufacturer Vype recalled one of its vape pens over a potential fire risk.

A type of e-cigarette has been recalled because of a potential fire risk. (3414094)
A type of e-cigarette has been recalled because of a potential fire risk. (3414094)

Firefighters have issued the warning over the Vype eTank Pro after specific model numbers have seen the battery short circuiting posing a potential risk of fire.

The models, which have been sold at Argos and Sainsbury's, have the produce numbers: IUK1UG19MBC, IUK1UG19ABC, I6J19MAECetp1, I6J19AAECetp1, I6J19NAECetp1, I6J20MAECetp1, I6J20AAECetp1, I6K09MAECetp1, I6K09AAECetp1.

I6K09NAECetp1, I6K10MAECetp1, I6K10AAECetp1, I6K10NAECetp1, I6K11MAECetp1, I6K11AAECetp1, I6K11NAECetp1, I6K12MAECetp1, I6L09MAECetp1, I6L09AAECetp1, I6L14MAECetp1, I6L14AAECetp1, I6L14NAECetp1.

I7A04MAECetp1, I7A04AAECetp1, I7A04NAECetp1, I7A05MAECetp1, I7A05AAECetp1, I7A05NAECetp1, I7A07MAECetp1. I7A07AAECetp1, I7A07NAECetp1, I7A08MAECetp1.

If you have a Vype eTank Pro/or a battery for one then check the product code by unscrewing the battery's clearomiser to find the number at the top of battery.

Devices purchased from Sainsbury's have the code on the back of the Vype eTank Pro kits.

If you have an affected product, then you are advised to stop using it immediately and return it. You will be offered either a replacement device or a full refund.

You can contact Vype by email at etankpro@govype.com.

Alternatively, you can contact them by phone at 0800 520 0150.

For more information about how to check the product code on your device, please go to www.govype.com/uk/batchcode



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