Battery Safety Information

KEEP YOUR LABEL 100% INTACT  |  BEFORE EACH USE, INSPECT FOR DAMAGE



  • KEEP OUT OF REACH of minors (at least 18 years of age) AND pets.
  • DO NOT PUT IN FIRE, oven, microwave, or expose to anything over 100ºC (212ºF).
  • DO NOT CARRY or store OUTSIDE of its protective packaging or a PROTECTIVE CELL CASE. NEVER PUT case IN POCKET. Carry by hand. Case MUST PREVENT cells from TOUCHING ONE ANOTHER.
  • DO NOT PUT CELL IN POCKET, bad, purse, or on your body (applicable at all times and in all circumstances). Pockets contain KEYS, COINS, OBJECTS, and/or DEBRIS that can short-circuit a cell (battery) causing it to explode. The cell NEEDS TO BE STORED in its protective packaging or a protective case when not in use. DO NOT PUT CASE IN POCKET.
  • DO NOT PUT A DEVICE WITH CELL(S) INSTALLED IN IT IN YOUR POCKET or ON YOUR BODY. A device can malfunction and/or be affected by debris or object(s) in the pocket that can cause a short-circuit cell causing it to explode. Do not carry a device in pocket or on your body.
  • DO NOT USE IN A DEVICE THAT CAN EXCEED MAX CELL WATTAGE (W) OR AMPERAGE (A) (listed on each cell and packaging). Doing so can overload cell(s) causing it to explode.
  • DO NOT USE LOWER RESISTANCE (Ω) # (listed on each cell and retail packaging).
  • DO NOT USE CELL WITH DAMAGE TO ITS STRUCTURE OR OUTER PROTECTIVE LABEL (also called “WRAP”, “sleeve”, or “skin”). Damage may include: dent(s), tear(s), nick(s), puncture(s), corrosion, or any other abnormalities or undisclosed damage(s).
  • DO NOT LEAVE UNATTENDED WHILE CHARGING & REMOVE CELL(S) ONCE FULLY CHARGED to ensure it is not exposed to any potential charger malfunction such as overcharging.
  • DO NOT CHARGE ABOVE MAX CHARGE VOLTAGE (V) (typically 4.2V) or DISCHARGE BELOW MAX VOLTAGE CUT-OFF (V) (typically 2.5V). Doing so can damage cell and explode.
  • DO NOT MIX WITH USED OR DIFFERENT TYPE OF CELL(S). Differences in capacity can lead to one or more cells to be overcharged/over-discharged and cause it to explode.
  • IF USING A MULTI-CELL DEVICE, the device MUST HAVE A NON-CONDUCTIVE BARRIER (typically plastic) OR FITMENT that PREVENTS CELL(S) FROM TOUCHING THE SIDE(S) OF ONE ANOTHER OR ANY ADJACENT METAL. Otherwise, cell(s) can be short-circuited and explode.
  • ALWAYS REPLACE CELL when capacity has decreased or within a maximum of 12 months of use (whichever occurs first), when used in a device that allows cell(s) to be removed and changed. Cell degradation and wear incurred from repeated removal and installation can negatively impact cell integrity and subject it to conditions that can cause it to be short-circuited and explode.
  • ALWAYS charge, connect, and operate cells within their capabilities as listed on cell and packaging, while adhering to the device’s user manual.
  • COMPLETELY READ and follow the WARNING ( ) listed on cell, packaging, and on the product detail pages of www.HohmTech.com.
  • VISIT www.HohmTech.com for greater detail on safety and technical information.
  • SEARCH www.YouTube.com for “18650 EXPLOSIONS” to understand the importance of consistently taking safety precautions and using Li-ion cells properly. Hohm Tech advocates recycling and replacing and damaged Li-ion cell.