I'd like to make a note that combat, Harbringer, and Brian have all used the batteries I use, because I've sold batteries to them:
I have used the same battery as combat, and I've used it at 15+ games. I balance charge it once before the game, and (sometimes) once more when I get home, in case I was close to over discharging.
I have witnessed Brian's bloated LiPo, and I believe it was from using it at a number of games and never charging it. I do not know what would happen when a bloated, under charged battery bursts- but I doubt it would case an explosion or fire as seen in the over charge nicd charger videos. Chemicals? Maybe, but remember, the lipos are not liquid on the inside, and like any battery (NiCD, NIMH, Alkaline) they all have acidic chemicals inside them.
Also, I'm not just saying this because I sold them: I don't have any market interest in lying about something, as I don't retail them.
I am curious, did you ever charge the battery? If so, was it a balanced charge? What charger are you using?
EDIT: I'd also like to state that the battery was bought late last year, and was fully balance charged upon purchase. Also, if anyone is interested in the brand of the LiPo in question, this is the 11.1v version of the same mAh , C rating, and packaging.
http://www.hobbycity.com/hobbycity/s...0mAh_3S1P_20C_