Folks please share your data source when making inferences.
Make random statements without citing a Valid Source to corroborate your inferences is rather inappropriate.
This is serious stuff... Life and property can be in harms way if the vendors instructions are ignored!
Below is from Paul C. Buff on their Lithium Battery for the Vagabond Mini (which I so totally LOVE!)
Source:
https://paulcbuff.com/manuals/Vagabonds/vmini.pdfHowever since some UHH members seem not to want to RTFM here is the appropriate verbiage on the aforementioned.
"When storing your Vagabond Mini™ Lithium, verify that it contains more than 25%
charge. If the charge status is lower than 25%, apply a partial charge, turn the system
OFF, disconnect the battery charger, disconnect the battery and store in a safe, cool, dry
place away from flammable materials.
While the battery can be stored safely in any
state of charge, it should be used and partially recharged every three months for
best battery life, and to avoid ruining the battery’s components. Do not charge
the battery to 100%, and then store it. Also, storing the battery for periods over
a few days when it is nearly discharged may result in a dangerous degradation
of the battery’s internal components, possibly causing overheating and creating
a fire hazard when the battery is then charged again. Do not store a battery in a
hot environment, such as an attic, or in a cold environment below freezing..."
Important Note: If you are shipping your camera (with battery) please be certain to provide the standard Lithium Battery Hazard Warning Sticker on the outside of the box.
Shipping should be by Ground Only.
Lithium Batteries have to be maintain within a sealed container. The issue is cargo holds on aircraft often are not fully pressurized and the pressure differential can case the Lithium Battery containment to rupture... Not good...
"Spare (uninstalled) lithium metal batteries and lithium ion batteries, electronic cigarettes and vaping devices are prohibited in checked baggage. They must be carried with the passenger in carry-on baggage."
btw, if you are interested...
https://www.faa.gov/newsroom/lithium-batteries-baggage?newsId=23054 Thank you for your diligence here...
Cheers!