I have an Olympus Camera with a Model LI-42B Battery Pack.I haven't used my camera in a while so I charged the battery then pulled it out of the charger and put it on my desk. I don't remember how long it has been sitting thereI got it to try and use it and the sides are puffing out!It won't fit in the camera any more!I'm afriad that it will burst If it does, what does that mean?Is it dangerous?I put it in a plastic baggie just in case but I'm worried and PISSED that the GOOD battery that came with my camera has crapped out so soon.What does this mean?
Lithium ion batteries have been known to explode and to catch fire. It is one of the technology hurdles that has kept Toyota from upgrading the Prius to a plug-in hybrid with Li batteries. There have been cell phone and laptop battery explosions and explosions of larger batteries in military use that have caused catastrophic fires. These events usually occur while charging. I wouldn't keep the battery inside your house. I would call the camera manufacturer and complain about the defect. They will probably replace it because they will likely want your battery to identify the defect. In any case, if you are patient and search the internet every few months for the issue, eventually they will probably issue a recall as pressure from others builds. I had a similar issue with a Canon camera. By the time Canon caved in and agreed to fix everyone's cameras, similar models had shrunk to half the size and one third the cost. Oh, well. Still works fine.
That is not good at all. It seems like the battery is defective, or damaged. You should return it to the company for a replacement battery. Check you manual or the company website for service directions on returning the battery.
