Riva Batt/Charger problems

[jlinko]

Wanted to see if anyone could help...I have a Riva kit from Liberty Flights purchased around Thanksgiving, and one of the batts started doing a weird blink pattern and would not charge. The LED on the charger itself stopped working as well. It APPEARS to still be charging the other batt, though it doesn't seem to be as strong when I take it off. Upon contacting LF about returning said batt, I ordered another kit so I would have a backup set (down to 1 analog/day and don't want to go back!!) and the set arrived fine. Now, after less than a week the LED on the NEW charger has stopped working as well, and it feels somewhat warm even without a batt attached. The other batt from the first set also apparently died last night (30 blinks now no fire after charge). Are these just really bad chargers? I have looked on other sites for 510 Riva chargers, and all look exactly like the ones I have, save for the LF logo screened on them. Any help/suggestions??

Thanks!

 

[DaveP]

My 510 Riva charger has always turned red, charged for a while, and then turned green. I think you are experiencing a batch of faulty components in the chargers. I'd contact LF and stay with them for resolution. They are good folks with a reputation for jumping on replacements and fixing quality issues.

Based on one issue with a LF Riva battery, I was pleased with their cheerful response and quick resolution. I'd be surprised if they didn't get you what you need.

 

[jlinko]

I emailed them about the second battery since I had sent the first one to them yesterday, and let them know about the charger. Have yet to hear a response, though. We'll see...

 

[DaveP]

I emailed them about the second battery since I had sent the first one to them yesterday, and let them know about the charger. Have yet to hear a response, though. We'll see...

Christmas rush backlog in customer service, I imagine. The one time I needed them, I got an email back a few hours later, replied, and they got my replacement out the same day.

 

[burnsy]

Moved to correct sub forum.