OUCH!
story is here: http://www.khou.com/news/local/stories/khou091005_tnt_exploding-flashlight.1e81746a5.html common sense didn’t prevail? http://backwoodshome.com/blogs/MassadAyoob/2009/10/07/use-dedicated-batteries-in-your-high-tech-illumination-tools/
Ouch is right.
As for common sense…who hasn’t ignored a manufacturer who says to use only their brand of battery
or other accessory?
If there are unsafe batteries on the market, something needs to be done about it.
Myself, when I used to do some dangerous work…I carried a metal Mag-Lite.
Never know when you need to bust somebody on the head.
Ralph
WoW! I hope you (or the officer) heal quickly. I passed this on to a civilian concealed carry forum I frequent. Hopefully it will save someone else any injuries.
I recently switched back to Streamlight’s CR123’s only because they had a good price on bulk purchase. I’ll certainly stay with them now.
“If at first you don’t succeed, read the instructions.” Anonymous
Yikes!
not me! found in Ayoob’s blog…
Interesting that Streamlight confirmed other EXPLOSIONS in their flashlights, blamed on off-brand batteries.
Well, quality has it’s benefits, buy cheap, get cheap.
Regards, Greg