DANGEROUS WARNING issued by Blu (may apply to other brands too)

[nocomply]

I have no doubt, the batteries will mess some shizz up, no doubt at all. Planes trains and automobiles, none are exempt from one that decides to unleash it's fury. Being an RC modeler of 15 years, I've seen some nasties and know all about the potential hazard.

However, I can see it likely that maybe the rubber ones are the defective ones like Vaporer said. IDK, it's just fishy to me. If blu is the only one to offer the rubberized pc, then it's feasible. And I REALLY doubt they will send every buyer a new pcc.

If anything, I am going to take mine apart, remove just the battery, and dispose of it at Office Depot battery box. Then, find something to hack the case into, pcc for my dse084, IDK something. Like I said, the case is worth something.

Especially if no other brand that sells a relabled l88 kit is having this issue.

IDK, I have an older used blu I got, and a Volcano kit I expect today. Nothing against either company, but it just seems a bit aloof to me...just my opinion though.

 

[kklogan]

Considering blu's horrible customer service and high customer dissatisfaction, they must be serious to issue this warning. It can't help their business. I just worry that companies like blu are going to be what gets this product banned in the US. I sent them an email to send my replacement pcc. I very skeptical that I will actually get it. we'll see

 

[mssenterprise]

really? exploding battery not a good sign

 

[willsgirlie]

It made me LOL that they gave instructions to dispose of it ..because you know, I just have a tub of saltwater sitting around waiting for such the occasion.

 

[End_User-X]

...and you're willing to let it sit there for two weeks.

 

[Snarkyone]

The Blu manufacturer's are issuing a recall of batteries resulting in yet longer shipping delays to an already long delay of Blu e-cigs.

http://bluecigs.com/doc/BluPackNotice.pdf

 

[Bandit]

Repost X3.

BTW: it's not the batts, it is the charging case.

 

[hanover fist]

Why are people still ordering from Blu get a clue people

 

[unknwn]

There are less dangerous ways to retire the Li ion batteries than what I see referred to here. Although imerrsing it in salt bath solution MIGHT render the cell as somewhat less dangerous, don't bet your house or your loved ones lives on it.
My only other suggestions for the time being will deal with a couple of NEVER do instructions:

ALWAYS get the damn thing OUT of your house, car, ect. (anyplace that you care about, or that would be scrutinized for evidence of negligence by improper disposal of a potentialy harmful substance)
An investgation by a competent insurance and/or fire inspection investigator can tell amazing things about what and who are responsible for an "accident"

Funny how that word "accident" will mean less and less the more times it gets repeated.

By NO means should the suspected cell be included in the "recycle rechargables bin" that are scattered around to collect dead batteries for responsible ecological disposal .

In general, Lithium ion batteries that are used in "run of the mill" consumer products are engineered with SEVERAL special circuits as part of thier packaging that are meant to enhance safety after the battery has reached the end of it's normal useful lifespan.
The batteries incorporated in your PV are by and large NOT engineered to meet these specifications. The circuitry is not compact enough for the form factor, and the expense to incorporate it in the power modules and charging equipment is beyond the low prices that these things sell for.

Our current problems in this industry are not only caused by the lack of knowledge concerning the ingredients and thier health aspects.
The conspicuous absence of UL certifications for the electronic hardware as pertains to the battery/ charging technology is the thing that frightens me and ruins my sleep. What it boils down to is that these items simply don't cost enough to provide the safety testing that the UL certifications are meant to imply.

So, the instruction by the Blue folks pertaining to buffering the volitility of the cell is NOT "best practices" in all respects, it MIGHT be less DANGEROUS than ignoring their reccomendations.
Just, PLEASE use your head and protect yourself and property accordingly.
**Don't perform the procedure anywhere close to a dwelling/ building/ or vehicle , or anywhere else that children or bystanders might be affected**

I'd like you to know that I don't put together a message this long because I enjoy typing ( I don't, it's painful) , I do it because there is an unconscionable lack of safety information made available to the consumers, and you have the responsibility to understand and be aware of the potential consequences of ignorance and "head in the sand"

 

[jemo]

I'm new to this but isn't this the case of almost any battery? I mean especially one that auto detects. Of course there is a chance of the censor failing and it blowing up.

 

[Ragman]

Ugh - unbeliveable.. I just got my in laws to try e-cigs and they chose Blucig. They are heavy 2 pack a day smokers and have been so for prolly more years than I have been alive.
Mom-in-law's friend just got lung cancer and died...scared her into trying something else.

Now she is gonna be worried about her batteries exploding in her case.

Perfect.

 

[End_User-X]

The reason people are stilling buying Blu is because it looks more like a regular cigarette, and people new to PVs think they need something that looks and feels just like their old cigarette. Plus, they don't know about the battery pack problems. From what I've heard, a Sidesho is a much better super-mini if someone wanted to go that route.

 

[cerios]

I would be blu if this happened to me
http://www3.ledamay.com/freebies/goodies/Audio/2000_WAVES/BOMB.WAV