There was a time, when for 6 entire pages in the Vapir NO2 thread was barraged by 3 members that called it the "Toxic Wand" and they claimed their units were melting. The 3 members went on for 6 pages, and claimed that the NO2 smelled like plastic, and was toxic. (It turned out 2 of the 3 members did not ever try the NO2!) I sent in pictures of mine (at the time it had been a daily driver for a year).
After a month of complaints they stopped, and the thread went on as normal.
An example post from this time frame is at
http://fuckcombustion.com/threads/vapir-no2.1694/page-54#post-119450
I bought my NO2 a year before that post, and I am in touch closely with the CEO of Vapir, and the Owner as well.
I still use the same NO2 every day or two, but to this day it is perfect, and has no smell or melting spots.
Perhaps I am just lucky with vapes!
I know for detailed fact that the composition of the NO2 has not been altered, and it is the same as the 2010 version, except with an improved battery life.
Eventually the complaints ended.
Vapir NO2 now has outstanding sales, primarily by word of mouth.
About 15 local patients from my Vapor Trail Forum are 5 and 6 year owners of the NO2 and all still work for them.
I believe a similar situation exists here.
I believe
@Vivant will do what they can to replace pieces for those that are complaining.
I also believe that the complaints will trail off, and the Vivant will have a steady following, and growth.
I now have 3 more patients locally that have ordered a Vivant Alternate.
That will make 5 Alternate vapes close to my home.
These are patients that I have close contact with, and I truly do not expect any of them to be disappointed.
Again.. I am not disbelieving those that say their units are cracking and smell of plastic... I only state that in the two I have used (1 being mine) I saw no evidence of this. Soon I will get to see 3 more Alternates in action.
If for some reason they have issues, I will tell about it here.