OVERHEATING

[Pmedic27]

I have been using my Tid H8 very lightly for about a year as a backup.

Last night while I was attempting to charge the radio, I noticed it would not turn on. After some troubleshooting I discovered that the battery had melted slightly inside.

Thinking it was a bad battery, I replaced the battery from another H8 that I own. While trying to program the radio, I noticed it had gotten so hot I was unable to hold it.

I pulled the battery out fast and plan to scrap the original battery and the radio but am now wondering if my other Tid H8 will be OK.

Anyone else have any ideas?

Thank You.

 

[SteveShannon]

2 minutes ago, Pmedic27 said:

I have been using my Tid H8 very lightly for about a year as a backup.

Last night while I was attempting to charge the radio, I noticed it would not turn on. After some troubleshooting I discovered that the battery had melted slightly inside.

Thinking it was a bad battery, I replaced the battery from another H8 that I own. While trying to program the radio, I noticed it had gotten so hot I was unable to hold it.

I pulled the battery out fast and plan to scrap the original battery and the radio but am now wondering if my other Tid H8 will be OK.

Anyone else have any ideas?

Thank You.

 

I would call the dealer and rant and rave. They might replace the radio that has a short. They might replace both radios. If the radio they sold you started a fire in your house your insurance company would have no problem calling them. 
The radio that had been working well is probably okay since the overheating happened when you put the battery into the other radio. 
I wouldn’t use either battery though. 

[Guest]

I would do what is already been said.  Keep in mind with any lithium battery ion or poly a fire is a very real possible when battery’s get too hot, too cold, over or under charged.  His cam happen days later also so personally id put it in a metal bucket and surround it with sand or dirt.