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Daily Mirror
09-07-2025
- Daily Mirror
Urgent warning to UK drivers over everyday items that can kill in heatwave
Day-to-day items that might seem harmless on the surface could actually pose major health risks if you leave them in your vehicle which can, in a heatwave, reach high temperatures Each and every day, after a long day at work, exhausted Brits park up their cars and turn off the engine - and unthinkingly leave many things scattered around their vehicle. From plastic water bottles in the side pockets of the doors, to a deodorant can hastily chucked on the back seat, and all manner of items tucked out of sight in the glove compartment - quite a few of the day to day items we unquestioningly leave in our cars can have actually have some potentially dangerous consequences once the temperatures start to ramp up. For weeks, parts of the UK have seen seriously hot weather, with heat health alerts being repeatedly issued by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) during the heatwaves. Everyone knows the feeling of getting into your car on a hot day, only to find that inside the vehicle, it has become even more unbearably hot. Whilst most of us will flick on the air conditioning as quickly as possible, sweating and waiting for it to work its magic, daily items left inside the vehicle as temperatures rise so high - many people don't think about what the impact these increased temperatures could have on the things left inside their car. Some of these common items can even, in some circumstances, become fatally dangerous, so it is crucial to be cautious about what you leave inside your car during a heatwave, and well worth taking the time to remove things and take them indoors with you - where hopefully things won't get quite as sweltering. Aerosol cans, like those used for many deodorants - something many people are turning to more than often at the moment - and air fresheners, can explode in high temperatures. This is because of their pressurised mechanism, and if the internal pressure becomes too great due to the extreme heat inside your car, then even if it does not explode, you may find yourself dealing with a leak and the heat having degraded the contents. Vapes have also been known to explode in high temperatures, and have multiple components that can become degraded in hot weather, which can at best leave you with gross sticky mess of leaked vape juice to heat up, and at worst cause a car fire, which could be seriously dangerous, and likely wouldn't be covered by your insurance policy - meaning it would cost you thousands. The risk simply isn't worth it, Markus Lindblad, Director from vape company Haypp explains to the Mirror. "It's always best to take a vape out of the car. If this is not possible, then it's advised to either park in a shady spot, or place it in the glove box out of direct sunlight. Vapes should be kept at room temperature, so any fluctuations or sudden temperature changes can damage the battery, causing a fire hazard." The expert adds that if you do realise you have left your vape inside the car on a hot day, "If you leave your vape in a hot car for a long period of time, then it's important to cool the vape down safely by placing it in a cool dark place. "Alternatively, wipe it down with a cold damp cloth and let it air dry. If your vape has overheated, do not, under any circumstances, place the vape in water to cool it down, as this could increase the risk of the battery exploding." Other items containing batteries like power banks, laptops, and mobile phones, also shouldn't be left in the car. These electronic devices can become damaged in the heat, but also pose a fire risk, so make sure you have gathered up all your electronics before heading inside, and locking up your car behind you. Medications should also never be left in a hot vehicle - most medicines need to be stored in a cool place, and the efficacy of the treatment could be impacted if they overheat, making it dangerous to take them. Plastic bottles can also pose health risks in high temperatures. This is because they "can leach chemicals like BPA into the water when exposed to high temperatures. Even BPA-free plastics aren't ideal in extreme heat. Experts recommend using stainless steel or glass bottles and taking them with you when you leave the car." Finally, never leave your suncream in the car during a heatwave. The active ingredients in the cream that protect you from harmful UV rays break down in extremely high temperatures, rendering it useless. The next time you slather it on, you might believe yourself to be safe from a nasty sunburn, but in fact you would be seriously vulnerable to damaging your skin.
Evening Standard
02-06-2025
- Evening Standard
Will smoking rates rise after disposable vape ban?
Commenting on the launch of the Vape Advice Line, Dr Marina Murphy, Senior Director of Scientific Affairs, from Haypp, added: 'The Vape Advice Line has been set up to offer practical support and emotional reassurance, so people don't feel left behind or forced to figure it out alone. It's there to help them stay on track and avoid slipping back into old habits they've worked hard to leave behind.'
The Independent
31-05-2025
- The Independent
Why you shouldn't stockpile disposable vapes
Councils have urged vapers to think twice before hoarding disposable vapes, warning that stockpiling them could pose life-threatening risks. Disposable vapes will be banned from the shelves of all shops from Sunday in a bid to cut their use among young people – as well as the 'avalanche' of litter they create. The crackdown on the devices, also known as single-use vapes, makes it illegal for any retailer – ranging from corner shops to supermarkets – to sell them. However, there are concerns some people are stocking up on single-use vapes, with research by online nicotine retailer Haypp finding 82 per cent of disposable vape users are planning to stockpile. The Local Government Authority (LGA), which represents councils and fire and rescue authorities, has warned that the lithium batteries contained inside disposable vapes could cause fires and pose a risk to life if not stored correctly. Lithium batteries present a serious risk of fire, as there is the potential for it to enter into thermal runaway. Thermal runaway occurs when a battery reaches up to 600C, releasing toxic gases and creating a fire, according to charity Electrical Safety First. Disposable vapes are non-refillable, unable to be recharged, and are typically thrown away with general waste in black bins or littered rather than recycled. The vapes are extremely hazardous during the waste disposal process and can cause fires in bin lorries. The vapes are designed as one unit so batteries cannot be separated from the plastic. Even when they are recycled, they need to be taken apart by hand, while their batteries are a fire risk to recycling facilities and can leak harmful chemicals into the environment. Council taxpayers often bear the costs of the fire damage to equipment and the specialist treatment needed to deal with hazardous waste, the LGA said. Cllr David Fothergill, Chairman of the LGA's Community Wellbeing Board, said: 'With 8.2 million vapes now thrown away, or recycled incorrectly, every week, single use vapes blight our streets as litter, are a hazard in our bin lorries, and are expensive and difficult to deal with in our recycling centres. 'We would also urge caution to anyone stockpiling disposable vapes. Failing to store disposable vapes correctly could cost lives, given the significant fire risk they pose.' The ban applies to both online and in-store sales across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, and all disposable vapes whether or not they contain nicotine. Retailers are still allowed to sell reusable vapes. Rogue traders who continue to sell them risk a fine of £200 in the first instance, followed by an unlimited fine or jail time for repeat offending. The department for environment, food and rural affairs (Defra) said usage among young vapers remained too high, and the ban would 'put an end to their alarming rise in school playgrounds and the avalanche of rubbish flooding the nation's streets'. The separate Tobacco and Vapes Bill, which is currently working its way through Parliament, also includes powers to potentially restrict the packaging, marketing and flavours of e-cigarettes.
