Cloupor Mini Malfunction

[siapaya]

as a user of Cloupor mini, I can only tell you that I'm sorry to hear your case. Mine works as great as I need ( as far as the battery are not too low ).
Hope the FT can provide some solutions faster. And yes, the whole China is on Holiday Mode. Usually they'll resume within a week after Chinese New Year.

 

[Eric Auer]

Maybe, maybe not.
Both my eVics are over 3 years old, have seen a few batteries and still do the job as originally designed. Great for work, trips shopping, etc.
If judging by Obsolete, the CM @ $29.00 was a steal. The ipv Mini2 70w was also a good Bargain at $62.99

Mods will eventually be mostly built in batteries.

Just like cellphones.

But of course there will always be a enthusiast market that will be very different.

For most people tho, Value will be in what is convenient.

Eric

 

[janne303]

0002 here and no issues (from Fasttech)

 

[AnsonJames]

Seems kind of Lame making a statement like that and Recommending a Mod that was just released. Look at the Faults discovered in the original iStick. Until the mod has been in the hands of Actual vapors for a few weeks/months it is not Proven, only updated.

Based on your preferences, you would never own any automobile or any of many other products. All production items have some failure rate - even Provari

One other concern - No matter how well you take care of an iStick, it has a built in LI-battery. In 300-500 cycles it goes in the recycle bin.

None of the Isticks ever caught fire though did they?
Sure there's been problems with other devices but anything that spontaneously combusts is very,very bad news in my opinion.

Cloupor: Best Electronic Vapor Portable Vaporizer Pen Cigarettes Wholesale Manufacturer,

From Cloupors statement;

To satisfy the huge market , we worked hard for the large production .
And we actually didn’t control the whole quality system very well at that time.

There's faulty and then there's potentially lethal.

 

[Scotticus93]

Mods will eventually be mostly built in batteries.

Just like cellphones.

But of course there will always be a enthusiast market that will be very different.

For most people tho, Value will be in what is convenient.

Eric

yeah and value is in the convenience of being able to change your battery out. i know some of these cats who run a battery out in half a day in which case you may have to put a fresh one in. it also allows you to pick whatever brand amp and wattage you want into your mod. tho yes its like comparing an iphone to an android. i love my cloupor mini. i got lucky. i garuntee OP will get good customer service soon though. cloupor is standing behind the defects. if you do just get your money back tho im hearing good things about the sig 30w. something to consider. but the cloupor is the smallest 30w device and is pretty hefty and working well for me. (good when it doesnt defect obviously)

 

[Scotticus93]

None of the Isticks ever caught fire though did they?
Sure there's been problems with other devices but anything that spontaneously combusts is very,very bad news in my opinion.

Cloupor: Best Electronic Vapor Portable Vaporizer Pen Cigarettes Wholesale Manufacturer,

From Cloupors statement;


There's faulty and then there's potentially lethal.

I've heard they are melting down like melting the plastic. not catching on fire. that's not lethal though it could be very frustrating and is a pretty bad fault. do your research though before you start accusing an e cig of being lethal.

 

[crxess]

None of the Isticks ever caught fire though did they?
Sure there's been problems with other devices but anything that spontaneously combusts is very,very bad news in my opinion.

Cloupor: Best Electronic Vapor Portable Vaporizer Pen Cigarettes Wholesale Manufacturer,

From Cloupors statement;


There's faulty and then there's potentially lethal.

Your argument is so yesterday. No, no one has conclusively shown that a Cloupor Mini actually CAUGHT FIRE, but yes they have melted the plastic coverings into a nasty mess. Without having to resort to a 3rd rendition of the release(iStick 20,30,50) The CM Mini has been corrected and Hundreds of Thousands are already in the hands of SATISFIED Customers.
Only a low limited number of units had an issue and it was dealt with.
No different than Evolve's DNA, eVics, control head recall, Kangers Grommet issues.
Manufacturers do not Want, plan or expect ant particular defect to happen. What is important is that they Find the solution and make corrections.

I'm guessing you either:
a) have not enjoyed using a CM, or
b) Dwell on the Negative in life.

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Mods will eventually be mostly built in batteries.

Just like cellphones.

But of course there will always be a enthusiast market that will be very different.

For most people tho, Value will be in what is convenient.

Eric

I'm Glad you can predict the Future. Please feel free to Say I told you so, IF and when that happens.

For NOW - I cycle Batteries in 3-4 Regulated Mods a day and never slow down to CHARGE or get TETHERED to a wall cord.

There is nothing inconvenient about Mod that the Battery CAN be removed from, but which can charge internally if needed. Doh!

You need to go back to School also - MOST Cell phones Batteries can still be removed/replaced. Well, by those of us that know what we are doing.

 

[AnsonJames]

I've heard they are melting down like melting the plastic. not catching on fire. that's not lethal though it could be very frustrating and is a pretty bad fault. do your research though before you start accusing an e cig of being lethal.

Actually, I did do my research.

There's a post in another thread where the owner talks about flames coming out of his device, so apparently they do catch fire and seeing as the board is in close proximity to the battery that could cause all sorts of things to happen.

Default Cloupor mini caught fire

So I'm new to the vape world. Been smoking for 15 years! Last week I decided to quit (I've had 2 smokes in 8 days!) and I bought a cloupor mini. Love it! Except, when I got it, it wouldn't charge. I left it plugged in for like 10 hours, and nothing. So I took it back and found out that you can only use a 1amp charger on these things. Which is fine. But that being said, it literally takes 8 hours to get a full charge from a dead battery!
That being said, I was using it yesterday as it was charging (it has pass through, so use while charging is an option, and it had only been charging for 3-4 mins at the time through a wall outlet-they say not to use the computer for charging), and as I'm taking a hit, all of a sudden I look and see smoke coming out of the USB port and my screen said too hot....so I pulled the charger out and took the battery door off only to find a small fire inside my device...had to run it under water to put it out...yjeu exchanged it no problem, but everyone is saying that they have never seen this issue on this device...does anyone have any advice on the best way to handle the batteries and charges so that I can avoid this from happening again and possibly charge faster? Also, any and all advice appreciated!

Thanks in advance!

I stand by my remark that they're potentially lethal.

I'm astounded that folks can stand by a company that fully admits they were knocking out so many units that quality controlled lapsed - especially when they've only been around for a year and a half and they're well known for producing sub-par goods.

By the way, I don't dwell on the negative in life but I do tend to be conscientious about not purchasing items that may possibly cause a fire in my house where two children that are 3 and 5 also live - even if it's the remotest possibility.

 

[Croak]

Do you leave your toaster or kettle plugged into your mains? Do you let those children take baths or showers? Do you have an oven? Do you have a water heater? Do you have a laptop computer, cell phone or tablet? Do you have electricity at all?

Risk of serious harm from all those things are much much much higher than the risk of a Cloupor Mini causing serious harm.

That said, I just spent the last minute typing something you're totally going to dismiss, because acorn.

 

[crxess]

Actually, I did do my research.

There's a post in another thread where the owner talks about flames coming out of his device, so apparently they do catch fire and seeing as the board is in close proximity to the battery that could cause all sorts of things to happen.


I stand by my remark that they're potentially lethal.

I'm astounded that folks can stand by a company that fully admits they were knocking out so many units that quality controlled lapsed - especially when they've only been around for a year and a half and they're well known for producing sub-par goods.

By the way, I don't dwell on the negative in life but I do tend to be conscientious about not purchasing items that may possibly cause a fire in my house where two children that are 3 and 5 also live - even if it's the remotest possibility.

Hey, no problem, I can understand Panic...............er .......... worry. I have Raised 5 children and helped with 10 Grandchildren...so Far
Complete your Research in that thread. Even the OP became suspicious of their original Assumption and said something was glowing. No pics of any BURNT unit was provided, nor are any of the other pics posted, even the worst unit I have seen yet, proof of any Combustion.
I do agree, if you don't understand how something is designed you should probably avoid it. I do know there is no appreciable Flammable material in the Mod.
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OT
Yesterday, my wife started a FIRE in the Oven.
We never place items in an Oven unless cooking - EVER
My Daughter-in-law(one of several) Placed a Pan in the oven the night before
My wife switched the oven on to preheat
She then thought, I'll bet the rack needs to be lowered and opened the oven door to a Flaming rubber handle on the Pan.
(Handle was resting against the Broiler coil)

Rag around Handle
Flame out
Pan removed
Rack lowered
DINNER COOKED

My point? No matter how safe your practices - Things will ultimately happen - Beyond your control.

 

[AnsonJames]

I accept those risks, they're avoidable when you don't"t buy sub par electrical equipment. I don't buy sub par vaping gear wherever possible, I certainly won't buy vaping gear from manufacturers that admit to not taking care of quality control - absolutely no risk of a fire from a Clouper mini on my house.

 

[Eric Auer]

I'm Glad you can predict the Future. Please feel free to Say I told you so, IF and when that happens.

For NOW - I cycle Batteries in 3-4 Regulated Mods a day and never slow down to CHARGE or get TETHERED to a wall cord.

There is nothing inconvenient about Mod that the Battery CAN be removed from, but which can charge internally if needed. Doh!

You need to go back to School also - MOST Cell phones Batteries can still be removed/replaced. Well, by those of us that know what we are doing.

Feeling a bit smug?

I have never changed the battery in my two year old Blackberry and neither has my wife or kids in their Iphones.

The Iphone has been reasonably successful as has Apple (check their latest net worth)

My wife runs a very successful management consultation agency and has never changed the battery on her 3 year old Mac Book Pro.

Not planning on going back to school anytime soon, I plan to retire in 5 years at 55.

How do I manage without extra batteries and wallchargers?

I have 2 MVP20's and really have never ran out of power.

Sometimes I charge while vape in front of the computer and can usually go around 3 days before the battery gets low enough so that I have to charge it over night.

Really only need one MVP20W but hey, two can't hurt.

But thanks for your insight.

Eric

 

[ian91]

I go thru both of my MVP20's in a single day. I am retired and chain vape all day! Reasonably quick to recharge them. I find that they have a really nice vape to them.

 

[crxess]

Feeling a bit smug?

I have never changed the battery in my two year old Blackberry and neither has my wife or kids in their Iphones.

The Iphone has been reasonably successful as has Apple (check their latest net worth)

My wife runs a very successful management consultation agency and has never changed the battery on her 3 year old Mac Book Pro.

Not planning on going back to school anytime soon, I plan to retire in 5 years at 55.

How do I manage without extra batteries and wallchargers?

I have 2 MVP20's and really have never ran out of power.

Sometimes I charge while vape in front of the computer and can usually go around 3 days before the battery gets low enough so that I have to charge it over night.

Really only need one MVP20W but hey, two can't hurt.

But thanks for your insight.

Eric

Smug - nope. Just glad to have a mind of my Own so I can make my own decisions and choose For myself. Plenty of people around here that keep telling us What will and will not be. Not many that are actually Clairvoyant though.

Your point seems to be that ALL people need to be lead down a certain path. After 61yrs of Not Following, I disagree.

Here is a Question - What do people get out of putting in their in threads for devices they don't own and know nothing about?
Spend much time on the Samsung forums?

 

[LiteSpeed]

Not saying who's right or wrong but well, electronic devices are electrical after all. Hell, even iPhones blew up before and???

I'm having a black CM as well along with my other mechs, to be honest I'm quite happy with it and using it quite regularly.

The only quip I have is the clicking of the magnetic door when I handled/ griping it at a certain angle but it's nt really a super big issue for me.

In fact, I always charge it via the micro-usb on my office's desk or my home's workdesk; have nvr taken the batt out to charge separately since day 1.

Perhaps I'm lucky but I'm pretty sure there are alot of happy and pleased CM users out there that would agree like me that it's a great device with a good price tag.

 

[VapieDan]

Actually, I did do my research.

There's a post in another thread where the owner talks about flames coming out of his device, so apparently they do catch fire and seeing as the board is in close proximity to the battery that could cause all sorts of things to happen.


I stand by my remark that they're potentially lethal.

I'm astounded that folks can stand by a company that fully admits they were knocking out so many units that quality controlled lapsed - especially when they've only been around for a year and a half and they're well known for producing sub-par goods.

By the way, I don't dwell on the negative in life but I do tend to be conscientious about not purchasing items that may possibly cause a fire in my house where two children that are 3 and 5 also live - even if it's the remotest possibility.

All battery powered devices devices are "potentially lethal". Search YouTube for laptop explodes or cell phone explodes. Far more than E-Cigs. By the way I saw about 4 reported issues with the Cloupor mini. All were meltdowns. No fire. No explosions. Do the test if you have a Serial # 0002 range and all is fine. I am running mine constantly with fine results. At least Cloupor addressed the issue. This brings to mind the Aspire Atlantis coil issue if there was one. This industry seems to have a certain amount of those (Chicken Little) that scream "The sky is falling" at the drop of a hat.

 

[AnsonJames]

It's pretty simple - if a manufacturer admits to sloppy QC and some of their devices have melted down then I won't buy.
This is not Apple or some other big corporation, it's Cloupor - they've been around for a very short amount of time and started off by manufacturing poorly designed atties and Hana clones - which also caught fire on occasion.
Plenty of other manufacturers out there that produce vaping kit that regulates correctly without any form of incendiary issues.

 

[crxess]

It's pretty simple - if a manufacturer admits to sloppy QC and some of their devices have melted down then I won't buy.
This is not Apple or some other big corporation, it's Cloupor - they've been around for a very short amount of time and started off by manufacturing poorly designed atties and Hana clones - which also caught fire on occasion.
Plenty of other manufacturers out there that produce vaping kit that regulates correctly without any form of incendiary issues.

Horse crap and shame on you for even shoveling it.
Company size means nothing in the equation of Defects and handling. Any company that Admits they made a mistake and takes corrective actions is better than the Biggest companies around doing all they can to Deny and play down responsibility.

Then again, if you just have to be right................. then in your mind, be so.

Sigelei - once considered a junk mod maker - look now
Eleaf - Sorry, the iStick 20w is very low on the Q.C./Quality list(but a good beginner experiment) Now Look iStick 50w(much better)
Tobeco - once the scum of manufacturers - now offering many Excellent products.

None of these companies advanced without learning from failed designs. NONE

You Tout Kanger and the Subtank.................check out their T5 clearomizer(FAIL) Same Kanger that has had hit and miss coil head issues for over 2 years.(Purchased Direct)

Again - NONE advanced without failures

By the way - Many CHana clones of many suppliers had the Fry/Fail. Seems like a Chip supplier issue to me.

You do realize the difference in Heat Melting and actual FIRE don't you?
This was claimed to have caught fire, looks like the PCB/OLED melted - Generic Hana clone



Cloupor Mini has a Much cleaner build layout with minimal wiring compared to the Hana's

 

[AnsonJames]

A few things about the Hana - Hana designed it and no original Hana melted or caught fire - it regulated correctly

Cloupor cloutank - general fail.
Cloupor T5 - broke after firmware updates/generally just broke
Cloupor T6 - advertised as a 100 watt device - max output closer to 70 watts.
Cloupor Hana clones - didn't regulate properly/occasionally melted.
Cloupor T8 - advertised as 150 watt - test showed less than 80 watts
Cloupor Mini - melting and fires, right next to plastic 18650 sled.

Quite a few failures from cloupor then.

 

[AnsonJames]

The second photo shows evidence of fire as far as I'm concerned