Milwaukee 9.0ah Battery Warning

[comp56]

24 minutes ago, Jronman said:

Don't your 9.0's power it?

well they used to, not now

apparently after that scare.... gonna have to go back to the 4.0 and 5.0 and cut production down to 60lbs a week.....

 

[Tug]

The flexvolt packs come with the caps you're supposed to keep and use when the packs aren't in use, good idea that I've followed from the off. Common sense approach should keep you safe. 

[FrosBros82]

Similar literally any manufacturer warning, this is just a precaution. After more research I personally won't be sweating this whatsoever. Just use a little common sense, and you'll be fine. 

[Biggie]

When I first read this topic back in June I took it as milwaukee covering their behind from stupid people.  I also didn't have a 9.0 at the time but now have 3.  So today I was watching a youtube video on the new m12 drill and in the comments a guy was saying how 4 of his 12 9.0s melted on a charger.  Then I googled it and I had to look pretty hard but there were a few other cases of 9.0s starting on fire.  I know this is probably a very small percentage of the overall 9.0 sales.  It just makes me worry as I keep my batteries in a bag in the cab of my truck that gets parked in the shop.  Sure would hate to get the call that your shops burnt to the ground some night.  Are any people on here having issues or are there just a select few people doing dumb things with the batteries.