Overheating? Hi,I just got mine. But if I use it for a long period of time, the unit and the batteries will get really hot. (hot to touch. especially the batteries)Do you guys have this problem? Overheating? Hi,I just got mine. But if I use it for a long period of time, the unit and the batteries will get really hot. (hot to touch. especially the batteries)Do you guys... » Read More Overheating? Hi,I just got mine. But if I use it for a long period of time, the unit and the batteries will get really hot. (hot to touch. especially the batteries)Do you guys have this problem? « Show Less
846594
I use whatever batteries I have lying around. The overheating ones were generics.
846595
I've had my Flip Ultra since early last fall, but today when I turned it on all I got was a flashing red light and thinking I might need new batteries, I replaced them The result was a blinking red light plus a very hot camera and hot batteries. I'm past the warranty, but don't know why I'd want to buy another if they only last for a few months. I'm waiting for a reply from customer support. Just got my reply by email. They requested some info and said they would send out a replacement authorization number. If they do so, I would give this little thing five stars.
846596
If I understand correctly, you are saying after you replace the batteries with two new batteries AND you run the unit for another long period of time, the unit will not overheat anymore?Let me try again when I get the replacement. (I contacted Flip and they offered a replacement. So, I requested a exchange from Amazon.)
846597
I guess all I'm saying is that I've used the camera quite a bit since then and probably replaced the batteries three or four times and haven't had the problem since.
525047
I had that problem once -- but it happened when my batteries were almost dead and the camera shut off on its own, and then began to overheat. I took out the batteries and haven't had that problem again.
846598
That is a great news. What battery do you use? Maybe the little guy doesn't like Duracell. Haha.
1643692
Nah, it is just drawing the amprage needed to charge. It shouldn't get much hotter than that... If it starts to Burn to the touch there may be a defect in the product. But hot to the touch just don't lay on it for long periods of time or anything.
2062399
It is not overheating. It has an automatic shut off feature that cycles in about 20 minutes to keep it from overheating if one falls asleep while using it. To get past that, just turn the unit off and then turn it right back on again. To get past the noise, listen to soothing music with a headset.
777094
I could be an overheating issue.....when left in the on position for awhile it generates so much heat it turns itself off. I now have one that wont stay on more than 4 seconds on high and around 30 seconds on low..then the overheating sensor shuts if off. It seems once this happens it will always shut off instantly going forward.
157991
Yes mine also got really hot. The engine had a non-related issue and is not running now but I assume it will still get hot.
2152547
Well, this unit is just bad. Send it back, have another one sent out. I've had mine at least 3 years, maybe more and I use it for all things with batteries. It's been a good unit, your unit is just bad.
1328130
Your phone shouldn't get that hot unless there's a problem with the battery... as long as the battery life itself is okay, if you can put up with the warm phone I don't think you necessarily need the extra battery. My factory battery gets very warm as well and it seemed to be affecting the battery life, so I bought this product. I've been using these batteries instead of my factory battery.
799572
We have not had this problem with ours. The original batteries are still working and we have had the unit for at least 6 months.
2177691
mine has never over heated, do you have a wall charger just for the battery its self, i do , take out the battery and use the wall charger just for the battery, i got 2 batteries for mine
186552
Its been my experience that leaveing it plugged in after dark the charge likes to feed back through the carge controler and heat up why i dont know but it does i would reccomend unplugging it as soon as it gets daark just to be safe..it does get kinda hot!
864906
We are having the same issue. Been using almost every day for over a year, and even after changing the battery there are issues. The battery case actually is corroding inside! Want to contact company to see suggested lifespan. Otherwise, we've loved it so far!!!
894575
Lucky for you. I only used mine once. It got so hot I was afraid it would damage my phone. Send it back and get a refund. Not worth ruining a phone.
1153624
I've had mine about 40 days. Everything is working fine, better than expected actually. Have charged both batteries twice with no issues. As stated earlier, the charger does get warm. Probably warm enough to 'burn off' dust if it has any. As an HVAC mechanic, I generally get calls in the fall for dust getting burned off ( particularly in gas units), and people think their house is on fire. Can't guarantee that's what you're experiencing, but that would be my first guess. If in doubt, send it back
1664151
I have had no problems whatsoever. I have had it for over a year now (I think). The battery does get warm so I try to put it in a well ventilated place to let the air cool it as much as possible. This happens whether my computer is on for 1 hour or 10 hours - I do not leave my computer in sleep mode.
65198
My phone has gotten hot, but I don't think it is because it is in a case. I usually give it a rest. My last phone got hot A LOT... this one has only done it to me once and as someone else said, it is probably from heavy use. I shut off my phone and let it rest a bit and it cooled down quickly. If this is not an option, closing all the apps not in use and just letting it sit for a little would work too.
76376
I've never had that problem. Mine has worked fine since I got it. You might want to check and make sure its not getting to hot.
755387
My phone would occasionally get too hot that I had to shut it down. It wasn't only with this battery though. I experience it with the regular battery as well. I think it's just a flaw with the phone.