Howdy all,
Been a while since I visited/posted. Glad to see the Firewood crew is still going strong.
Still loving my FW7 and it's still the best portable I've ever owned. This week I finally broke down and ordered a couple of new green-wrapped Samsung 25Rs (mine are getting a little long in the tooth.) I got them from the 18650 Battery Store since LI ion were sold out.
I was surprised/concerned to see the following printed on the battery's wrap: "Fire Hazard! Not for Vape! Never install, carry, or handle!" None of my old batteries (also green wrapped Samsung 25Rs) have anything remotely that scary printed on them.
I know I've been out of the loop for a while, but is this a widespread thing now? Do all 18650s carry this warning? How are you supposed to use these batteries in any capacity if you cannot install, carry, or handle them?
I fully trust that if there was an issue, Mark would have said something, but like I said, I've been gone awhile and for some reason I rarely get notified when there is new activity on the thread. (Just started getting emails again a couple of days ago. I didn't do anything, so I don't know why.)
Yeah, I've been using 18650s for years without concern, but this stuff has me spooked. Maybe it's because it seems like I've been living in the land of Murphy's Law for a while now and old certainties are now anything but. So, any reassurance you all can provide would be most welcome.
Thanks,
~moondog