My Imalent DX80 caught fire, vented smoke, almost exploded (replacement head arrived)

Great video. also couldn’t help but laugh midway through to the haaawwwkrrr pheww lol

ya that’s what I expected. now amplify the cells by 8 and cause the venting by heat (looks like you did it by short circuit?). I’ve seen youtubes where they force venting by use of a heat gun and that consistently provides the most explosive results

ok here is a quick video explaining the DX80 incident from last night:

its just scary how it worked well and then like a ticking bomb it went off… that light should be sent back to imalent i dont know so they can look into what happend if they want, they should pay for shipping back and show they take this serious because its getting out of hand with the QA issues with this light and others too, but this is just on a different level what happend.

Imalent just advised that they’ve solved the problem!!

All new and currently for sale Imalent lights will now include the necessary protective gear which should be used at all times when operating, handling or charging their flashlights:

I am glad you are okay and something really bad didn’t happen. They should replace that without questions and with apologies.

One day someone is going to get killed by these crap lights, not if but when.

Not ALL Imalent are bad.
I have 2 x DN series. (35/70)
and they probably my most used lights when I go outside with one.
Several yrs and not a missed a beat.
although when you on near max output/capacity with torches,
You also nearer to Whoopsy too.
Glad you weren’t burnt or eyes damaged.


PS.
“”Thanks for the pictures, that looks rather frightening. Imagine this happened in a car while driving or similar””
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I would hope you wouldn’t be playing with a torch. OR anything else while driving.

Wow…. Glad to hear you are basically OK DBSAR.
Thanks for sharing this.

Yikes! I’m glad your injuries weren’t more serious.

BTW, I’ve found that for minor burns, immediately soaking the area in room temperature water provides amazing relief. Don’t be tempted to use cold water or ice water.

When I burn my hand in the kitchen or shop, an hour in a bowl of water usually cures the pain for good. I’m always surprised that it doesn’t begin to hurt later on.

Wow, glad nothing bad happened. Should I be worry about my imalent ms12 and R90c ?? Atleast I should pay very attention!

That could have turned very nasty, glad you are ok.

I agree, I have a couple smaller Imalent lights and they are great. Just the first generation DX80 has some issues, (this one was the first gen)

Those newer models are good as far as i have understood, I had the first-generation of the DX80 which had some flaws, but i read Imalent had fixed those flaws in the 2nd generation of the DX80.

Maybe Imalent should take note, delay the MS18 release and make sure there is no gen 2 needed

Lucky you got the top off , albeit KFF Kentucky fried fingers.

Wow very interesting, i hope your finger heals well.
It will be very interesting to see what the cause was.
Get well soon.

Same shyt happened to my light, I was using with full charge, turned it off after 3 mins then mechanically locked it out. Turned it back on after 2 mins and poof, went up it smoke. I might have seen some fire but was so shocked, I was like WTF! and mechanically turned it off.
edited: this happened to my DX80

Was that this model that went off?

DX80

Imalent was quick to respond to to this incident, and they said they will ship a new DX80 or the head to me via DHL. ( May,12,2019)

That’s good news DBSAR… :beer: