E-cigarettes - fire safety tips

• Never leave e-cigarettes on charge, unattended, for long periods.

• Do not mix components of different e-cigarettes.

• Only use the charger supplied.

• Ensure you purchase your e-cigarette from a reputable source.

• Check the e-cigarette carries CE certification.

• Test your smoke alarm regularly.

• Contact Trading Standards over any e-cigarette safety concerns.

How to charge e-cigarettes safely

• Always use the correct charger and follow the manufacturer's instructions.

• Never charge a battery that has been damaged, dropped or struck.

• Never plug a charger into a non-approved mains power transformer.

• Check your battery has overcharge or overheat protection.

• Don't overcharge. Remove the battery from charge when complete.

• Never leave a charging battery unattended.

• Don't use if wet.

• Do not overtighten the atomiser when connecting it to the charger.