Very spooky battery issue

[alamor]

So, this morning I came into work as I usually do. I brought my VV box mod, bottle of juice, extra batteries and charger. I was in a hurry and put the batteries in my front left pocket. What I did not realize, I threw my work keys in the same pocket. I as in the back talking to our service manager and I felt something getting very hot on my leg. I thought for a minute it was my box mod and the button was pressed on. When I reached in I burned the heck out of my hand. It was one of the batteries getting very very hot from arcing on my keys. Was scary as HELL!!!!

Now when I put my batteries on the charger (charger is NOT even plugged into wall) I get a little arc (spark) when the positive end of battery touches the charger terminal. I am guessing I should probably throw the battery away and start fresh right?? I do not want anything blowing up in my face and lose any teeth over a $5 battery. I was wondering if anyone else has had an experience simular to this?? If so, I would love to hear it.

 

[AttyPops]

Dispose of it (properly. Some places AKA Best Buy, etc.. have bins for Li-Ion battery stuffis). But dispose of it.

 

[Stosh]

You're correct in giving the heave-ho to the battery, no way to tell if it has internal damage. Haven't experienced it myself as I carry my spare batteries in a plastic battery case, ~$2 and worth the cost...

 

[six]

Dispose of it (properly. Some places AKA Best Buy, etc.. have bins for Li-Ion battery stuffis). But dispose of it.

Li-on batteries are listed as non-hazardous waste by the EPA and standard land fill disposal is appropriate. The only caution listed is incineration... A lot of rural folks use a burning barrel for household waste, and they need to be aware that li-on batts explode when incinerated. Commercial incinerators are A-OK though, because if you're close enough to a commercial incinerator fire to get hit with battery shrapnel, you were already in an unsurvivable situation.

 

[amerirish44]

Wow spooky scenario...one t watch out for...thanks for sharing that...good luck..Joe

 

[Rader2146]

I'm curious if these batteries were protected or not?

x2 on the battery cases. Well worth the small cost.

 

[zoiDman]

So, this morning I came into work as I usually do. I brought my VV box mod, bottle of juice, extra batteries and charger. I was in a hurry and put the batteries in my front left pocket. What I did not realize, I threw my work keys in the same pocket. I as in the back talking to our service manager and I felt something getting very hot on my leg. I thought for a minute it was my box mod and the button was pressed on. When I reached in I burned the heck out of my hand. It was one of the batteries getting very very hot from arcing on my keys. Was scary as HELL!!!!

Now when I put my batteries on the charger (charger is NOT even plugged into wall) I get a little arc (spark) when the positive end of battery touches the charger terminal. I am guessing I should probably throw the battery away and start fresh right?? I do not want anything blowing up in my face and lose any teeth over a $5 battery. I was wondering if anyone else has had an experience simular to this?? If so, I would love to hear it.

Not sure what size batteries you use but they have Batteries Cases on e-Bay for less than a Cup of Java.

Here is an example...

2 x Plastic Case Box 18650 16430 123A Battery Blue | eBay

 

[Underwhelmed]

Not sure what size batteries you use but they have Batteries Cases on e-Bay for less than a Cup of Java.

Here is an example...

2 x Plastic Case Box 18650 16430 123A Battery Blue | eBay

Yeah, I added some for .89 each to my last madvapes order. I've got a mod coming and will be carting batteries around so definitely wanted them to be safe, even though I haven't ordered them yet. lol

 

[Stosh]

Not sure what size batteries you use but they have Batteries Cases on e-Bay for less than a Cup of Java.

Here is an example...

2 x Plastic Case Box 18650 16430 123A Battery Blue | eBay

Or go for the lower cost option, less than a buck...Battery Cases - Batteries and Chargers

edt: guess it's pick on zoiDman day, he's made of money.....

 

[zoiDman]

Yeah, I added some for .89 each to my last madvapes order. I've got a mod coming and will be carting batteries around so definitely wanted them to be safe, even though I haven't ordered them yet. lol

Or go for the lower cost option, less than a buck...Battery Cases - Batteries and Chargers

Yeah... For the Price of these Cases it hard Not to buy them.

I use them to keep my Batteries from touching each other in a Drawer.

 

[AttyPops]

Li-on batteries are listed as non-hazardous waste by the EPA and standard land fill disposal is appropriate. The only caution listed is incineration... A lot of rural folks use a burning barrel for household waste, and they need to be aware that li-on batts explode when incinerated. Commercial incinerators are A-OK though, because if you're close enough to a commercial incinerator fire to get hit with battery shrapnel, you were already in an unsurvivable situation.

Good to know, but I'll still throw mine in the recycle bin if I get a chance (that's why they have em) They can sort it out from there. I don't wanna worry about sorting that stuff out.

http://www.ehow.com/how_5001425_dispose-lithium-ion-batteries.html
Here's one from 6 years ago... interesting note about the EU...http://blogs.computerworld.com/node/3285

To each their own