Show CartIn the search for low-cost battery replacements, consumers may inadvertently purchase clone cell phone batteries that do not include an approved protection circuit. This can be dangerous. Lithium-ion packs require a protection circuit to shut off the power source if the charger malfunctions and keeps on charging, or if the pack is put under undue stress (electrical short). Overheating and ‘venting with flame’ can be the result of such strain.
Cell phone manufacturers strongly advise customers to replace the battery with an approved brand. Failing to do so may void the warranty. Counterfeit cell phone batteries have become visible since the beginning of 2003 when the world was being flooded with cheap replacement batteries from Asia.
Cell phone manufacturers act out of genuine concern for safety rather than using scare tactics to persuade customers to buy their own accessories. They do not object to third party suppliers in offering cell phone batteries and chargers as long as the products are well built, safe and functioning. The buyer can often not distinguish between an original and a counterfeit battery because the label may appear bona fide.
So, when it comes to safety concerns, cheaper is not always better!
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