wolfie1 Posted January 3 Share Posted January 3 (edited) I have c240 duo 1 of these and i seen a post somewhere tail end of last year talking about amazon doing a recall on them as they can catch fire (but not in the uk) so have been wary of them but have just seen another post today where the touchscreen version has caught fire and its making me wonder if i should just bin it and replace with something else, i realise the charger to replace is a lot cheaper than having a fire. I have had mine for a couple of years now and i cannot fault it but still there is that fear there, anyone else using the same brand, anyone have some input on this? Edited January 3 by wolfie1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonnyUK Posted January 3 Share Posted January 3 It shouldn't cause much danger really seen as a charger and batteries should never be left unattended when charging. If it was me, I'd have it stood on something metal ie nonflammable and easy to throw outside if it did catch fire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kpowell911 Posted January 3 Share Posted January 3 For piece of mind Id bin it off and pick up something else. Lipo’s themselves are stressful enough let alone worrying about the charger too 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Partydaz Posted January 3 Share Posted January 3 If its a known problem with the charger and you got the spare cash get rid of it and buy a new one, the worry of something happening isn't worth the ball ache. Treat yo self to a new sexy charger 😄 ohhh one with wireless charging and usb ports that you'll never use like I did 🤣 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfie1 Posted January 3 Author Share Posted January 3 I was looking at a gens ace imars d300 as a replacement, for £70 from aliexpress it seems like a good option but i am in no hurry as i have another charger that i can use too 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombat Posted January 3 Share Posted January 3 If you're worried about the charger could you put it in an ammo can while using it, just in case? I know the best thing to do is replace it, but you've not had a problem in 2 years, and the problem with the charger seems to be with ones purchased not in this country. As an aside when I'm changing lipos I never leave them unattended 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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