Finally, 3rd party LP-E17 battery makers are...

Wayne Larmon wrote:

Marco Nero wrote:

Wayne Larmon wrote:

Marco Nero wrote:

I've seen WAY too many house fires caused by non OEM batteries.

A house burned to the ground about 8km away from where I live when a lady was charging a 3rd party Olympus camera battery.

Links please? I have been using non-OEM camera batteries since 2003 an I am not aware of any massive reports of fires caused by non-OEM batteries. I'm sure this would have been mentioned in these forums

Then you either aren't watching the news or you're not aware of the numerous posts here and elsewhere online warning of the problem.

I am not aware of numerous posts here that report exploding third party batteries.

Many third party are tied to a brand name. I only buy third party batteries that come from an established brand.

Counterfeit batteries are another issue. I once received two batteries from an Amazon vendor that were sold as being OEM Canon batteries. They were a poor imitation. I took a closeup photo and sent it to Canon. Canon replied that they were counterfeit and to not use them. I didn't, for the reasons you give.

This is entirely different than brand name third party batteries. If they explode, these companies exist and are traceable.

Canon themselves have an archive of exploded non-OEM batteries which they obtain from warranty related lawsuits. The often present them overseas under glass as a warning to people buying cheap garbage. The same applies to lenses. Canon Warranty does not cover non-Canon lenses on a Canon camera. Canon also advise consumers that "If a problem occurs with a non-Canon lens attached to the camera, consult the respective lens manufacturer." The same applies to batteries. Canon won't be held responsible for that el-cheapo battery you bought on Ebay.

I never said otherwise. The US Magnuson–Moss Warranty Act states the same. The manufacturer is not responsible if a non-OEM part causes damage. I don't buy no-name cheapo batteries from eBay.

I was responding to your claim that sounded like Canon would void your warranty if you use a non-Canon battery even if the battery didn't cause any problem.

If this isn't what you claimed then we have a null issue.

Wayne

I don't know if Canon can tell if a non-Canon battery was used.  But it's possible there's an exchange of information each time a battery is inserted.  Not sure if the cameras log this or not.  Canon won't likely void a warranty just for using a non-EOM battery in a Canon camera... but if there's a mechanical fault that's traced to the battery used (and if that battery is non-Canon) then they will reject a warranty claim and reserve the right to do so.
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Apologies if the tone of my reply appeared to be sharp earlier.... That's wasn't directed at you.
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One problem in China is counterfeits.  But lately the Counterfeiters have simply altered the name of their batteries to avoid the charge of "Counterfeit product".. meaning they can't be charged for the crime of producing counterfeits.  These often have thinner cell walls which leads to overheating and rupture, triggering a small explosion and possibly a fire. 
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A company I was working with recently sent the Chinese government after the counterfeiter factories... and I was told that they discovered they were set up and owned by the same chap who runs and owns AliBabaDotCom.  Turns out that this billionaire is raking in the cash from (allegedly) counterfeiting products and selling them online from his own production facilities and the Chinese Government aren't prepared to move on him because he's considered too powerful (presumably, he offers them a lot of cash to ignore him).