Battery question - 18650

[chellie]

I use the Samsung INR18650-25R. That is all I have ever used. I need new batteries and IMR batteries is a recommended supplier. So I go there and find the battery at this link

Samsung 25R 18650 2500mAh 20A Battery

and it says not to be used in e cigs...WTF? It is the first warning on the page --

exact wording
DO NOT USE WITH E-CIGARETTE, VAPORIZER, OR SIMILAR device

Is that just a standard warning or am I looking at the wrong battery.

Thanks,

 

[suprtrkr]

Standard warning, I guess. Many people, including me, use the 25R for vaping. It is a recommended cell by Mooch.

 

[bombastinator]

My suspicion is they realized that most of the people returning bad cells were vapers (because it’s probably most of their market) so they inoculated themselves against returns. Kinda stupid. Fewer vapers will buy their cells and business will suffer.

 

[tokarev]

They have that same disclaimer on all their lithium batteries. They're just looking to preempt a lawsuit in case someone gets careless with the cells.

 

[Walee]

Yup, Between liability, politicization, FDA, media coke sales personnel, and a few ...... building pipe bombs with atomizers this is what you get. And the herd stampedes aimlessly through the desert. Round and round they go. Where the stop nobody know.

Oh edit. This does not reflect the the stance of the displaying channel, or something like that.

 

[Beamslider]

Yes standard warning on all the batteries there. Covering themselves and the manufacturer. Can't blame them

 

[Beamslider]

My suspicion is they realized that most of the people returning bad cells were vapers (because it’s probably most of their market) so they inoculated themselves against returns. Kinda stupid. Fewer vapers will buy their cells and business will suffer.

That and a lot of the manufacturers are putting that label too. Might have told them they had to do it.

 

[bombastinator]

Yes standard warning on all the batteries there. Covering themselves and the manufacturer. Can't blame them

Depends. Ducking law suits due to user error is one thing. Ducking returns is another. Of course I don’t know how they could prove a battery was used to vape with. There’s also the question of how many customers they scare away

 

[Katya]

Check Mooch's recommended batteries and only buy from trusted vendors (see list at the bottom of the chart).

 

[Hobbs]

Is that just a standard warning or am I looking at the wrong battery.

It's not a warning from the battery mfg. It's an IMR Batteries site/vendor warning. They have the same warning on other batteries.

 

[Beamslider]

Pretty sure they are just ducking lawsuits. It seems to be on all the batteries. Including the Ijoy 26650 which I bought a couple of a few weeks back.

What else would anyone buy that battery for?

iJOY 26650 4200mAh Battery

 

[Beamslider]

It's not a warning from the battery mfg. It's an IMR Batteries site/vendor warning.

Yes I know that but some of the manufactures have started putting that warning out too.

 

[chellie]

Check Mooch's recommended batteries and only buy from trusted vendors (see list at the bottom of the chart).

I did check it and that is why I was questioning the disclaimer. Just did not sit too well with me so I am not too crazy about buying from IMR and will look at some of the other vendors. Here they are getting a big plug from Mooch and they have this disclaimer ----

 

[Hobbs]

Yes I know that but some of the manufactures have started putting that warning out too.

Link? ... maybe a Samsung link. That's what the OP was questioning.

 

[Beamslider]

Well there is Samsung INR18650-25R Battery Genuine & Tested - 20A (100A pulse) 2500mAh - Flat Top - Wholesale Discount

No warning that I see and they usually ship next day.

 

[Beamslider]

Link? ... maybe a Samsung link. That's what the OP was questioning.

LG Now prints it on the batteries

A saddening new wrap on LG batteries - VapingBiker.co.uk

 

[Beamslider]

Thread here

Imr battery and lg warning labels

 

[listopencil]

Yup, Between liability, politicization, FDA, media coke sales personnel, and a few ...... building pipe bombs with atomizers this is what you get. And the herd stampedes aimlessly through the desert. Round and round they go. Where the stop nobody know.

Oh edit. This does not reflect the the stance of the displaying channel, or something like that.

When my kids started driving I explained battery safety to them. It was included in the general light maintenance section of my car lecture. When I got to the car battery portion, I had them stick their tongue across the connections of a 9 Volt battery. Partly to make a point. Partly for my own amusement because I hate lecturing people. I think I was able to successfully communicate the importance of being aware of potential energy and kinetic energy, and why the operator of a motor vehicle needs to be aware of both. You don't need to be afraid of batteries to treat them properly. But a little fear can sharpen your desire to be responsible.

 

[madstabber]

Pretty sure they are just ducking lawsuits. It seems to be on all the batteries. Including the Ijoy 26650 which I bought a couple of a few weeks back.

What else would anyone buy that battery for?

iJOY 26650 4200mAh Battery

Flashlights, people would buy that 26650 to power their flashlights. That's just one of many uses for this battery. The warning was most likely spurred on by their lawyers to avoid lawsuits. I don't think it's for avoiding returns & refunds. Just because if the battery vented and someone tried to return it I doubt they would have a case. For the battery to vent it would be user error and not a defect. Even if it was a defect the only way to prove it would be to show the defect before a venting episode. Then I'm sure they would refund/replace the cell but after I think you'd be out of luck. Just my

 

[Lintyuk]

They have that same disclaimer on all their lithium batteries. They're just looking to preempt a lawsuit in case someone gets careless with the cells.

This.

Backside covering, they’re good cells.


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