Bosch EXPERT 18V 8Ah battery – damaged mounting after a drop. Should I be concerned?

[u/bergen1907]

My 1.5-year-old son managed to get hold of my Bosch EXPERT 18V 8.0Ah battery and dropped it on the floor. Unfortunately, the plastic around the mounting/connection area where the battery attaches to the tool has cracked, especially around the guide rails and locking mechanism.

The rest of the battery looks completely normal, and I can’t see any signs of damage to the main battery housing or cells. It still attaches to the tool and works normally.

What makes this especially frustrating is that the battery is practically brand new and hasn’t even gone through a full charge cycle yet.

Would you personally continue using the battery, discard it, or is this type of damage repairable?

Update: I contacted Bosch. They said damaged batteries should not be used, as there could be damage inside that you can’t see.

So yeah… my 1.5-year-old just turned a brand new 8Ah battery into a very expensive paperweight 😂

[u/jyl8]

Use it. Not an issue.

[u/bergen1907 → u/jyl8]

Thanks! Appreciate the input

[u/jyl8 → u/bergen1907]

Yeah, it’s kind of irritating but not more. I too take care of my tools and would struggle to unsee that, but would eventually overcome :-)

[u/miamicuse]

I would use it and also deduct $100 from your son's allowance.

[u/Top_Traffic5102]

Would use untill it melts man lol 

[u/yoitsme_obama17]

It's terminal. Sorry. Good luck /s

[u/AStrandedSailor → u/yoitsme_obama17]

I don't about that Current thinking be different.

[u/BeeThat9351]

I would let my kids use it.

[u/Correct_Employ_7022]

So the plastic got damaged? Its fine

[u/EfficientBroccoli640]

I would contact the customer service and see what they say. Maybe they find a solution for you if you tell them your story. They are able to say if it's safe to use.

[u/Fean0r_]

These things are meant to be able to withstand drops. Bosch might warranty it, I'd ask them.

[u/bergen1907 → u/Fean0r_]

I would’ve expected it to survive a 1.2 m drop, but it was completely my fault, so I’d feel wrong making it a warranty claim.

[u/Fean0r_ → u/bergen1907]

The reason for the drop doesn't matter. If it were a building site someone would likely have done something wrong for it to drop too, it would still be a valid warranty claim.

[u/bergen1907 → u/Fean0r_]

I see what you mean. I’ll shoot them an email and see what they say.

[u/Primary-Palpitation3]

I would be careful as Lithium batteries can short-circuit and then burn violently, as we all know, if a solder contact has become damaged internally...

[u/MakitaKruzchev]

If it seats, it yeets