Dented battery cylinder

[therinrik]

I was getting ready to rewrap one of my 18650s as some juice had gotten inside the shrink wrap, but when I took the old wrap off, I noticed some tiny dents in the main body of my battery. Is this battery still safe to use? I'm running a mech mod, and I don't want anything to blow up in my face, but I'd rather not buy a new battery if I don't have to.

Apparently, my phone's camera makes images that are too large for this forum, so here are some links to the images.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xskwd_yvbspIn1blvde63IE-UB5xoKoi/view?usp=sharing
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Sr_IvgkNmqo0SWQYRuEgXuixQAz1Ejnu/view?usp=sharing

 

[PoppaVic]

Well, you were already running it just fine. A deep dent would make me want to duck & cover, but that looks like a manufacturing 'defect' which is likely only visual.

 

[therinrik]

That's what I figured. Thanks

 

[SteveS45]

Welcome @therinrik and I hope you enjoy your stay~!

Like Poppa said it could be a manufacturing defect or maybe you dropped them when they had wraps on them. If it was me I would use them but I am pretty sure others will come along to offer their opinions but don't be surprised if you hear get them out of the house now~!

 

[SavageCheef]

I recently discovered a dent in one of mine as well, it was literally the same exact situation. While I do still use them, I proceed with caution because it is not recommended to used dented cells. @therinrik Welcome!