IF it is indeed 1,800,000cd... Yes, I will be very disappointed with the manufacturer. It is a fact that i can't deny, that all parties including me will loss some sales if product is not up to expectation. Manufacturers have to learn from their mistake one way or another.
That is an extremely honorable action. I hope it is true.
Feel free to bash on MEOTE FM1 (oops, you have already done on several occasions), I have nothing to hide for this light. 
The reason why there was so much of disappointment, it was because of the amount of anticipation.
From FREEME's mouth: FM1 is NOT recommended because of the amount of negative feedback for its Final version. I was very keen to work out the issues with MEOTE back then, but BG and I were met with major roadblock with MEOTE. They were unable disclose problem to me until this date, probably because i was never an employee of them. I was utterly setup by their decisions because of my reputation was at stake, not to mention 5-6 months worth of effort from my side. However, i vowed not to be discourage by this setback and i would emerge stronger with better lights if opportunity arise.
For those who are unaware >> https://budgetlightforum.com/t/-/59902
