I received my first budget light yesterday...have questions. (Updated w/image)

[fatlokwok]

Do you have a firsthand Li-ion accident story?

Ever since I ordered a 2x18650 headlamp on ebay yesterday, I have been reading a lot about the dangers of Li-ion on the Internet. I understand the stated risks of avoiding rapid charge, discharge, and heat buildup. But I don’t see “Hey, I had a Li-ion explode on me” type of firsthand experiences. (Maybe they are not around to tell their stories :-).) Anyway, to get a sense of how common these incidents are, I thought I’d pose a question to BLF as there seem to be so many heavy duty Li-ion users…

Reply #11 refers.

It appears to be another case of shorting.