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E-Cigarette Explodes in Man’s Pocket, Burns Through Clothing

Senator Chuck Schumer has called for a recall of the e-cigarettes.

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Caught on tape, an e-cigarette exploding in a man’s pocket on-board a bus in California.

The flame was so bad that it burned through his pants. According to experts, this happens when the lithium-ion battery in it overheats.

Senator Chuck Schumer is asking for a recall of the e-cigarettes.

(With inputs from NBC News)

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