Dropped my iStick 50w

[Dovis]

Hello,
I accidentally dropped my iStick from about 1-2 feet onto hard floor. It seems to be alright, I've vaped it and it seems to work fine, no signs of the LiPo batteries heating or something, but I'm still worried about them venting, as I've read, that the batteries inside the iStick have a soft casing, meaning the batteries are prone to denting on impact. I'm a bit worried about it suddenly venting during my sleep
It's been about 8 hours since the drop though, and the iStick seems to work fine, so I don't even know what to think. What do you guys/gals think?

 

[Jimi D.]

I have you beat. I tried to catch mine as I dropped it. That reaction just tossed it up even higher Spun like 5 ft in the air, and slammed on my ceramic tile. This was like 3 months ago. Still works like the day I bought it. Whew!! LOL

 

[zoiDman]

Hello,
I accidentally dropped my iStick from about 1-2 feet onto hard floor. It seems to be alright, I've vaped it and it seems to work fine, no signs of the LiPo batteries heating or something, but I'm still worried about them venting, as I've read, that the batteries inside the iStick have a soft casing, meaning the batteries are prone to denting on impact. I'm a bit worried about it suddenly venting during my sleep
It's been about 8 hours since the drop though, and the iStick seems to work fine, so I don't even know what to think. What do you guys/gals think?

I would think you would be OK.

But I would keep my eye on it (or Any Mod that had a Hard Fall) for any signs of Problems. Like Running down Faster than Usual. Or getting Hotter than Usual when Charging.

 

[jefsview]

I've dropped my 50W, and it's still performing flawlessly.

 

[smkfree]

When I charge mine or overnight I put it into a ceramic coffee cup just to be safe.

 

[coilburner]

When I charge mine or overnight I put it into a ceramic coffee cup just to be safe.

A venting/exploding battery might just launch the mod right out of that coffee cup. Never charge anything, especially an ecig, overnight

 

[coilburner]

Hello,
I accidentally dropped my iStick from about 1-2 feet onto hard floor. It seems to be alright, I've vaped it and it seems to work fine, no signs of the LiPo batteries heating or something, but I'm still worried about them venting, as I've read, that the batteries inside the iStick have a soft casing, meaning the batteries are prone to denting on impact. I'm a bit worried about it suddenly venting during my sleep
It's been about 8 hours since the drop though, and the iStick seems to work fine, so I don't even know what to think. What do you guys/gals think?

Always turn of the device when not in eye sight.

 

[Toronnah]

If in doubt, dispose of the battery in accordance with your local regulations.

 

[coilburner]

If in doubt, dispose of the battery in accordance with your local regulations.

If in doubt? He only dropped it. If I had to dispose of ever mod I dropped from 1 or 2 feet off the ground I would be broke.

 

[zoiDman]

If in doubt? He only dropped it. If I had to dispose of ever mod I dropped from 1 or 2 feet off the ground I would be broke.

If the OP is concerned about His/Her iStick 50W, or would Sleep Better at night if they got a New One, I would say get a New One and have the Old One as a backup.

What does a iStick 50W cost? 5 Days worth of Cigarettes at a PAD?

 

[Toronnah]

If in doubt? He only dropped it. If I had to dispose of ever mod I dropped from 1 or 2 feet off the ground I would be broke.

I didn't say to throw it out. I said "if in doubt throw it out" the OP is concerned it may be a safety hazard. If they are that worried, throw it out.

 

[Dovis]

Everything's fine people, my iStick is working the same way it worked before the drop, I just panicked too much . It's been almost 3 months since the drop and I still have all my fingers .

 

[fogmust]

I just love how everybody talks about isticks, and especially the 50w as if they are mini atomic bombs in disguise and one day they may collectively explode if the evil master from China decides to push the "istick explode" button.
Apparently there was a bad batch, or maybe two, but overall these are great, durable and safe devices.
Pick any item from your household, even the one you deem most reliable and safe and then google it. You will find just as many disgruntled, unhappy people that have had bad experiences with it as with the istick 50.
People don't share good experiences for the most part... but they are very, very vocal about bad ones.

 

[stevegmu]

If I have to take special precautions around a mod; I don't want that mod in my house...

 

[bwh79]

Never charge anything, especially an ecig, overnight

Why "especially an ecig"? Aren't these the same Li-ion or LiPo batteries that are in your laptop or cell phone? Why does an ecig need special treatment?

 

[thetrucker]

I never charge anything overnite as I am sleeping---just is a piece of mind to my wife and I.

Just a precaution......

 

[DanJiblets]

I dropped my istick 50 a couple days ago. The screen is all jacked up. I can just barely tell what wattage I'm at, nomore battery indicator. I still use it. It really helped to solidify the term "work beater." I just rubbed some dirt on it and called it a day.