I checked my pods. I have two regular ones in rotation and an MTL pod (empty ATM, I don't use it a lot). All original ones that came with their respective devices, at least 1-year old. All three look like this (stock photo, but please take my word for that). Pristine, shiny and absolutely dry. I don't even take them off the mod--I'm so sure that they won't leak.
Can you identify the source of your leaks? I mean, there's no hole in the bottom of the pod, so the liquid must have been coming from the side(s) somewhere? If your coil is screwed all the way in and not cross threaded, your pod base is locked tight and your pod is not overfilled, I have no idea what is going on.
Innokin Sceptre: Instruction Manual and Troubleshooting Guide
"Innokin Sceptre Leaking
One of the ways in which the Innokin Sceptre differs from some other pod-based systems is in the fact that you need to disassemble the pod by removing its base when you want to install a new atomizer coil. The fact that the base screws tight means that the Innokin Sceptre doesn’t have a hole on the bottom and should therefore be more resistant to leaking than other pod systems – but that’s only true if the pod is assembled correctly. If the pod’s base is cross-threaded or isn’t screwed down tightly, the pod may leak – and if the atomizer coil isn’t installed properly, screwing the base down tightly may be impossible. If your Innokin Sceptre leaks, you should fully disassemble and reassemble the pod, making sure that the components aren’t cross-threaded and are screwed in fully."
I would ask Innokin Customer Service for help. You can start a thread in their forum here Innokin Technology or try to contact one of their reps, @Innokin_timmy or @Innokin_Joseph or @Innokin_Paul .
Good luck.
