Counterfeit LiPo packs.

Red Scholefield · 2006-01-17T22:21:12+00:00

We have a new threat to safety and viability of Li Po cells. Unscrupulouspeddlers in various countries have begun to counterfeit cells and packs ofreputable manufacturers. As you might expect, much of this originates inChina but is promoted and fostered by marketing organizations in variouscountries. The concern is obvious but centers on the fact that a faulty orinferior cell may ignite to set a fire. Once the cell has burned to acinder, it is impossible to verify its origin, so making a claim against thelegitimate vendor is possible.Specific counterfeit batteries are being offered on e-bay. also at:Know what you are buying.Red ScholefieldSafety CoordinatorAMA District V

Jan 17, 2006 35 Replies

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Paul McIntosh 20 years ago

The ads I have seen to not originate in China. The two cited by Red are UK based. The UK certainly has copright agreements with the USA.

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Paul McIntosh 20 years ago

Then don't worry so much about Kokam. After all, they are made by Asian peasants!

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Paul McIntosh 20 years ago

Gee, isn't that the same sentiments used about 40 years ago about the Japanese? Weren't we all going to lose our way of life to cheap Japanese imports???

Aren't their products now held in high esteem?

Get real, Red.

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Six_O'Clock_High 20 years ago

I am afraid that battle was lost in the schools about 20 years ago when political correctness became the rule of the day. I never have been and many have beaten me up for that regularly.

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CM 20 years ago

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The Natural Philosopher 20 years ago

I thought you said they were counterfeiting RELIABLE brands, Red?

:-)

Frankly anything with Kokam on the label is overpriced s*it anyway, counterfeit or not.

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The Natural Philosopher 20 years ago

We did. If we were car workers. Or worked in electronic manufacturing.

Yes..

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Paul McIntosh 20 years ago

There are a lot more Brit car workers out of work due to the "quality" of British cars than to the Japanese. I also saw a LOT more French and German cars on British roads than Japanese!

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