‘Definitely dodgy’: how to spot a fake vape

Examining the packaging is key to avoiding illegal and potentially harmful devices, as millions are seized each year

You buy a vape from a shop on the high street. Nothing looks unusual but after charging the unit and using it for a few days, you notice it is getting hotter and hotter.

The vape is a fake and one of the thousands on sale illegally in shops around the UK. By not installing a simple circuit to prevent overheating, the manufacturers have saved a couple of pence but risk it catching fire.