Teen Left With Severe Injuries After Vape Pen Explodes in Mouth Vape Explodes Fort Worth man suffers 3rd degree burns after e cigarette explodes in his pocket Vape Concept Electronic Cigarette Vape Explosion Stock Photo 1395324173 Shutterstock A vape pen exploded in the mouth of a 17 year old Nevada teen, leaving him with a fractured jaw, missing teeth, and a hole in his chin. This teen's vape exploded, shattering his jaw CNN E cigarette burns and explosions: How common are vape pen injuries?