I have a C3 bought about 6 weeks back. Guessing it’s got this over-charge “feature”
I do like the light though (despite the 2600mAh “protected” battery- wass’up with that?). Still a nice throw for it’s small form factor. I’ll just charge via the Zanflare Vs. the internal USB port anyway. Also prolly’ use a Q30 or something a bit more modern battery wise.
I would be too. I posted a picture above so the outer and inner spot IS round and it's just that outer TIR artifact, aka. spill, I think, what some commenters find detracting.
Just a shout out here to Wuben for standing behind the MANY great lights they sell. :+1: :+1: :+1:
I personally own a C3 (and smaller C5- 14500) bought this last year. BOTH nicely designed lights with excellent finishes (several colors). The C3 had issues with overcharging (see this post a few months back). It also had a slight misalignment problem with the reflector/led. As I bought the light on Black Friday I figured I (kinda) got what I paid for, BUT when I asked them about it they INSISTED on replacing my C3.
In fact, SEVERAL Wuben reps contacted me to insure I was happy. Very professional, honest, and straight-up about the C3 problem and wanting to make it right.
I was a fan, and now I’m a BIG fan of Wuben… and I can see more of their lights in my future.
I had a delivery of the corrected design C3 get screwed up by a new postal worker who couldn't find the mail box so hopefully, I can get some beam shots by tomorrow.
Got my replacement and can confirm everything Nachtfeuerzeug said.
My voltage ending was 4.17 , my USB tester only goes out to .00 and it was at .01 when I pulled it.
As far as beam, she is nice and at least on my sample it is a tad warmer looking.
Mode memory also works well.
She’s a beast for the $.
Thanks to Wuben for making this right.
Later,
Keith
Ordered a C3 off Amazon a few days ago and it arrived today.
I can also confirm the onboard charging issue seems resolved, my C3 was left plugged in for several hours while I was out running errands, when I returned the charging light was green and the supplied Wuben battery tested at 4.17 volts.
The square light pattern was also absent from my light.
Now, my sales drops like crazy, if this is your purpose, you have make it succeed.
I'm not regret even now "harvest' a one star review for being honest and talk as much as I can here. But this should not be the weapon you are againt me.
For WUBEN supporters who got the new batch for replacement or order the new batch, could you help me to fight back?
Submit your honest opinions to Amazon and let others customers know the ture fact.