I don't think so. If that was the case, he would have offered in his reply to you. In case he is watching this thread...if you stop ordering from SmokTech because of the inconsistencies your customers are reporting to you, eventually they will get the message when their sales suffer!
I've wasted about 60-80 drops of liquid in the one I opened today and still get the foul taste. I'm done with them!
I've had very good service from Brent at Hoosier. Whenever I've asked him to replace something, he has.