MMMV3 Up in smoke

[riverat1540]

Ive been running my mamba flawlessly and love the power till today, ran about half a pack then came inside. recharged it then when i went to plug it in and flip the switch puff!! started smoking like crazy, i unplugged it right a way. so i assume something is shorted out, then to top it off when i went to remove it from the servo tape the case split cracking off a couple of tabs, never had it opened before and it split way to easy in my opinion, so did i void the warranty? i sure hope not as i never tampered with the case. and also if for some reason it can not be covered by warranty can i be notified before my credit card is charged? i already filed a replacement request and will be sending it out very soon. just glad my lipo wasnt damaged and that i was quik to unplug it. has anyone had this problem? it has never been soaked or covered in snow if anything just some droplets from crossing over some ice a nd light snow on the street, but i thought this was suppost to be water resistant. well what can ya do just hope i get it fixed under warranty and back soon as i do love this thing, has anyone else had this happen im sure im not the only one?