Warning Regarding Lithium-ion Batteries

It has recently been confirmed that lithium-ion batteries manufactured and sold by Murata are being sold at some retailers and online shopping sites as individual batteries. (In some cases, they appear to be marketed specifically for use with "electronic cigarettes" or "set of 18650 lithium-ion batteries.") It is extremely dangerous for general consumers to possess individual lithium-ion batteries. We ask that general consumers refrain from purchasing individual lithium-ion batteries.