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Ripshod Super Member Music Man Hug A Veteran!! Joined:May 2014 Posts: 4,863 Location: Likes: 3,469 P.M. Recent Posts Last Online Mar 19, 2022 8:18:25 GMT	FAKE Nitecore D4 Chargers!!! Check your D4 is Genuine! Apr 27, 2015 16:49:27 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Ripshod on Apr 27, 2015 16:49:27 GMT I'll step back and apologise. There's a couple there with fitted plugs. I'll always doubt authenticity from China
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FAKE Nitecore D4 Chargers!!! Check your D4 is Genuine! Apr 27, 2015 16:40:04 GMT

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Apr 27, 2015 16:05:22 GMT Greg said:

Abit of concern over on UKV too so I linked this thread across there.

I skimmed the ukv thread. Someone mentioned the D4s on FT. I can't find a single one listed as 'Authentic'. I could be blind tho

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I'm sensitive to PG too fraser, I know how bad it can get, and how down it can make you feel. I'm at 80%VG (can only get my concentrates in PG atm) and if I overdo it the pain comes back.

I really do feel for you. Can be frustrating at times - almost enough to send me back to the tobacconist

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FAKE Nitecore D4 Chargers!!! Check your D4 is Genuine! Apr 27, 2015 16:03:26 GMT monty and VapingBad like this

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An Update (from AJC I assume):

I've been following the thread on AAE-C today and thank you for updating on the situation. I did try and join so I could post but it is awaiting approval.

Obviously as we only just found out about this I want to make sure the correct information is provided. One thing that concerns me is people validating their charger by the plug provided. It is possible eBay sellers etc could be selling genuine chargers with fake plugs if their original supply had plugs from another country and they swapped them out. Also a counterfeit charger could easily be supplied with a genuine UK plug.

The spelling mistake on the box looks to me like the most reliable indicator so far and I have emailed the manufacturer to point this out. There have been some problems with copies of the i4 Intellicharger in the past, which are easily tested with a magnet:

www.nitecore.co.uk/Blog/Post/16-identification-guide-for-nitecore-charger-users.htm

It could very well be we will need to do a similar guide for the D4 but would need to get hold of one first to see if there are fakes out there not using copper for the slides and positive contact points.

All Nitecore chargers supplied by our dealers or directly by ourselves will have genuine UK plugs.

I will continue to keep you updates as and when I get any information.

Kind Regards
Antony Cole

One faker company has made a mistake on the box. How many haven't? I know what it takes to become a dealer for a company such as Nitecore.

So they have signed up to clarify matters, we really could do with them here. Chrissie, jess can we get them in pronto?

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Ripshod Super Member Music Man Hug A Veteran!! Joined:May 2014 Posts: 4,863 Location: Likes: 3,469 P.M. Recent Posts Last Online Mar 19, 2022 8:18:25 GMT	autopcbackup- free download Apr 27, 2015 15:19:06 GMT Phoenix . likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Ripshod on Apr 27, 2015 15:19:06 GMT In other words Phoenix . no, no and er..... NO!!
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Ripshod Super Member Music Man Hug A Veteran!! Joined:May 2014 Posts: 4,863 Location: Likes: 3,469 P.M. Recent Posts Last Online Mar 19, 2022 8:18:25 GMT	FAKE Nitecore D4 Chargers!!! Check your D4 is Genuine! Apr 27, 2015 14:56:55 GMT Di likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Ripshod on Apr 27, 2015 14:56:55 GMT Will add more info to Reply #15 as and when I get it Di. I think it's just about complete now though. Thanks again
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FAKE Nitecore D4 Chargers!!! Check your D4 is Genuine! Apr 27, 2015 14:45:03 GMT Greg likes this

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Apr 27, 2015 14:38:25 GMT Greg said:

If this ESF org are a respected outfit you'd think they would get their facts sorted before slating a respected product, they may have updated it now but the original alert suggested it was a defect with the genuine article. Mud sticks after all

And no I don't own a Nitecore.

That's it. They're not trusted, certainly ain't good at giving the advice.

Rapex database is more trusted, however in this case they have dropped the same bo**ock. ESF have just copy-pasted the info.

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FAKE Nitecore D4 Chargers!!! Check your D4 is Genuine! Apr 27, 2015 14:24:27 GMT Di likes this

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They are fakes. An addition to the site has been made on Nitecore's behalf.

The fakes are identified by the mains lead. Genuines have a full brass earth pin as required by BS1363, and the plugs are fitted by hand. Fakes are supplied with a moulded plug. The genuine leads do have a moulded strain reliever fitted, because it's a universal fitting for EU/UK/USA plugs. If you can remove the plug with a screwdriver it's genuine.

Those who bought from FT? I'm worried now cos no 'Authentic' in the descriptions and clearly moulded plugs on the leads.

Although the alert shows a lead with a red fuse holder, it has been confirmed that ALL genuine UK Digichargers have a plug fitted seperately by hand.

Those with genuine D4s can now relax. Everyone else has fakes!! Needless to say Nitecore will not be exchanging ANY units.

Di, any way you could add the fake bit to the thread title??

ETA:
Little cross-link allaboute-cigarettes.proboards.com/thread/53580/nitecore-charger-fakes

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From Nitecore:

Thank you for your email.

Until this morning I was completely unaware of this but a customer called earlier who had read about it on a vaping forum.

So far I have only had a chance to look at the electricalsafetyfirst website and can see the plug in the image is counterfeit as the earth pin is partially insulated, when it should be solid brass:

www.bs1363.org.uk/

Our stock has genuine UK plugs and also a different 12V car adapter so I am not sure if the issue relates to this or if in fact the charger is genuine.

I have emailed the manufacturer to get some clarification and hope to have a reply tomorrow.

Will also contact electricalsafetyfirst shortly to see if they can give some guidance.

As soon as I get some more information I will let you know.

Did I mention 'FAKE'?

Rapex reference - A12/0524/15

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FAKE Nitecore D4 Chargers!!! Check your D4 is Genuine! Apr 27, 2015 12:41:44 GMT

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I'm not 100% sure on ebay, but as it's a safety recall then surely the goods sold were not fit for purpose? Or even 'dangerous goods'? I suppose that is time limited though.
I also wonder if Nitecore - being who they are - might do a receipt free swap??
Boy am I glad I bought direct from Nitecore

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FAKE Nitecore D4 Chargers!!! Check your D4 is Genuine! Apr 27, 2015 12:20:57 GMT

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Apr 27, 2015 12:14:12 GMT Q said:

The 'recall' notice is quite poorly written, also surely it would affect the D2 as well, sounds like another maker trying scare tactics, I have contacted Nitcore asking the question

Good move.

In the database it's described as 'creep causing thansformer wires to short'. No sign of that possibilty in mine so could well be a hoax. Hoaxes don't generally make it to the database though.

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FAKE Nitecore D4 Chargers!!! Check your D4 is Genuine! Apr 27, 2015 12:06:58 GMT

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Nothing from Nitecore UK/USA - as yet. Not saying there isn't a recall, would just expect some word from Nitecore themselves.

We don't even know if this affects genuine chargers or fakes.

This item is on the recall database. Strange we hear nothing from Nitecore themselves.

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batteries Apr 27, 2015 8:48:42 GMT

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Apr 27, 2015 8:25:49 GMT striker42 said:

Another example of how to get into trouble Ripshod ?

You got that right striker42
As I said:

Apr 22, 2015 14:28:31 GMT Ripshod said:

Be careful when googling. There's a lot of bad results turning up - 'apparently good' information from bad vendors.

That first battery really is a shocker though. 6 Amps!! shock2

ETA: What really is shocking is the number of unprotected ICR batteries being peddled out there. That ain't gonna end well

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Apr 26, 2015 21:06:07 GMT dafellon said:

I'll be getting in on this; Top Bin 18650's

Seriously??

First (LGDBM11865) - 6Amps <<<<<<<<<<<Unprotected ICR!!
Second (Samsung INR18650-30Q) - 15Amps
Third (LGDBHE41865) - 20Amps
Fourth - (LGDAHD21865) - 20Amps <<<<<<<<<<<Unprotected ICR!!
Fifth - (LGDAHB61865) - NOT RECOGNISED!!

The diamond in the rough here is the LG HE4. At 20Amps and being safer chemistry this is the only one of the five I'd recommend anyone uses. The others are good for torches though

Vape safe!!

The whole survey is sponsored (65%-ish) by batterybro. com employees. Who ironically claim to stock the Sony VTC5. Avoid like a rash!!!!

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