FL mod explosion - new info

[exodus454]

Just thought I'd share this with everyone in case it hasn't been posted here yet. I saw this posted on Vapor King's facebook yesterday. I'm not sure how reliable they or their source is, but this makes a LOT more sense -

"So, more details are coming out about the e-Cig mod that exploded in Florida. The court documents revealed that the gentleman was using non-rechargeable Li-ion batteries from Radio Shack. These batteries are intended to be used in low drain devices such as camera flashes. It's completely understandable now why the batteries failed and the mod exploded. It's still a tragic event but had the man bought the right batteries, the accident probably would not have happened.

Of course as a result, a lawsuit has been filed against the mod maker -AND- Radio Shack."

I always had a feeling that his mod couldn't have been being used properly, because most should be very safe when treated with care. PV's draw a huge amount of power, and it's not surprising at all that low drain batteries would explode when facing that high a "C" rate.

Even through that whole ordeal I never feared my Buzz Pro, but now I have absolutely no reservations with using it with the powerizer batteries. I think the damage to the vaping community has already been done, but this just goes to show you need to make sure your batteries are fitting for the application and you should have no issues!

Vape on!

 

[mrbussy]

Thanks for the info!

 

[Hoosier]

The lawsuit I've been reading about with Radio Shack batteries is in CO, not FL.

Lawsuit Click Here

 

[exodus454]

The lawsuit I've been reading about with Radio Shack batteries is in CO, not FL.

Lawsuit Click Here

Could that be another case entirely? Like I said, Vapor Kings didn't provide any sources.

EDIT - My post was wrong actually. The info posted was about the CO incident, not the FL one. NEVERMIND!

 

[arkador]

all I see on the vendor's site about batteries is
"Higher Voltage (5v - 6v) Vaping is NOT recommended in our Device's."
and
"Lithium-Ion batteries may pose a fire & health risk. Do not leave unattended while charging. Discontinue use if batteries get warm/hot or do not charge properly."
the link to "Product Users Guides" comes up as a blank page.

In America, that is enough to leave liability open, but against Radioshack, I doubt they have a case, nor can they compete with the legal team they can put together.

 

[BuzzKill]

This is a situation that was bound to happen , My belief as a MFG of devices is that we have to make them as fool proof as possible , that means if you stick 1.2 volt lithium batts in it our device will still protect you , ( never tried this , gonna now ! )
The main problem is that it was an UN PROTECTED DEVICE , so the user had no layers of electronic devices to stop over current discharge .

I hate to see anyone get hurt , even if they did something wrong or improper, the device has to protect them IMO and in the eyes of the LAW this is the way it is !!!

My company has liability insurance , I asked Terri if we had it for the Notcigs products as well, she is double checking it now, ( I thought we had done it already ) as a company we have to have insurance to keep ourselves in business because of these types of things .

Anyhow this is all over the forums so I am gonna close this thread OK ???