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UPDATE: I received the replacement from HL GT401 (original GT518) -- so far so good. Picked up an external charger b/c suspicious of the magnetic one. Batts are charging easily. The fit and finish of the backend on this one is not as nice as the previous GT518.

Reply via Trevor at HL : Sorry about the problem. We would like to replace your whole unit including the charger as that might be the problem. It looks like the battery vented safety after it got overheated -- although I realize it ruined your Grasshopper. We will send a new on out to you later...

hard to say, my curiousity is more with what would have happened had I not noticed the smell.

True, the use of explode was hyperbolic -- I should've said the battery failed in that it vented and became so hot it melted the outer covering and positive end.

I have three batteries, upon receiving the unit, I labeled them 1-3 (they were charged upon arrival) -- One battery, battery #2 charged and operated as expected delivering at least 15 good heady draws at temp setting 3 before showing the flashing red light to recharge. Battery #1, would never...

I am not impressed with the whiz-bang magnet charger -- I think an external would be the way to go.

GH charger w/ iphone USB cube.

Got my Ti GH on 11/25 w/ 3 batts -- enjoyed all weekend with no issues. Last night started to charged batts up for the day and had the following happen. - one charged, one did nothing (no lights, no charge), one exploded in the GH leaving a nasty stench and residue in batt chamber. Now GH is...