Buying a vape and charger
Whichever you choose, buy your vape and charger from a reputable retailer rather than a third-party seller online, as it may not have passed all the necessary safety checks.
You will find lots of online reviews of vapes but don’t rely solely on these as they can be faked by unscrupulous sellers. Disposable vapes have been illegal in the UK since June 2025.
Register your product so you can be contacted easily if there is a safety recall of your product. It’s also much easier to return a faulty item or order a repair if it’s registered.
Using a vape safely
- Follow the provided instructions carefully and pay close attention to any warnings supplied with the product. Battery capacities and charging voltages vary according to manufacturer so it’s important to check you are using the correct charger.
- Don’t cover vapes that are on charge as this could cause overheating. And avoid storing, using, or charging a vape in extreme temperatures.
- Protect your vape against being damaged, crushed or punctured. Don’t immerse it in water.
- Don’t modify your vape and use only replacement parts approved by the manufacturer.
- Don’t charge vapes for long periods of time and never leave them plugged in overnight or while you are out of the house.
- Never keep loose vapes in your pocket, particularly next to keys or coins, as this is more likely to cause a fire or explosion.
