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Man in hospital after e-cigarette exploded

Nov 23, 2015

A Memphis native is recovering from injuries to his neck and face after an electronic cigarette exploded Friday.

Cordero Caples, 29, was in critical condition Sunday at a hospital in Colorado Springs, Colo. Family members say a Kangertech e-cigarette exploded. Caples neck was broken, his teeth were knocked out, and he had facial fractures and cuts.

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FOX13's Kristin Leigh spoke with Caples' sister, Colessia Porter, who is from Memphis, about her brother's recovery.

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