Using an incorrectly programmed battery

OWC is selling on its clearance list a Macbook pro battery that is claimed to be incorrectly programmed with regarding battery life.
http://eshop.macsales.com/item/MISC/APLMBP15/
If I purchase and use this battery as a full time replacement for my current battery, do I risk damaging my computer?
It is a great deal and I need to replace my current battery (max 1hr battery life.)
MBP 15" April 2008 pre-unibody

On second thought I'm going to pass on it and spend the extra $$ for a brand new one. But for anybody else here is an explanation of the good and bad on this battery courtesy of OWC Joe Tirio and my chat.
Chat Content:
Joe Tirio: [10:36:59 PM] Welcome to our real-time support chat. How can I help you today?
Anthony Niebo: [10:36:59 PM] OWC is selling on its clearance list a Macbook pro battery that is claimed to be incorrectly programmed with regarding battery life. http://eshop.macsales.com/item/MISC/APLMBP15/ If I purchase and use this battery as a full time replacement for my current battery, do I risk damaging my computer?
Joe Tirio: [10:37:11 PM] Good evening ANthony...
[10:37:23 PM] Let me take a closer look at that particular product.
[10:37:28 PM] One moment please
[10:38:31 PM] OK, that's what I thought it was...
[10:39:04 PM] no risk to your computer, it's just that they will never report a full charge and will not last as long as a properly programmed battery...
[10:39:25 PM] sometimes manufacturers will come to us when the make an "oops"...
[10:39:55 PM] and we sell them on our specials page with the understanding that they are something less than the best of breed
Anthony Niebo: [10:41:01 PM] So they may have a shorter battery life compared to a correctly programed one?
Joe Tirio: [10:41:24 PM] They will absolutely have shorter life than a regular one
Anthony Niebo: [10:42:03 PM] Is there a way to speculate how much shorter in terms of months/years?
Joe Tirio: [10:43:28 PM] Its more in terms of run time...
[10:43:42 PM] long-term life should be about the same
[10:44:05 PM] if you normally get 4 hours of life from a regular battery, you will get less from this one.
[10:44:10 PM] (for example)
Anthony Niebo: [10:44:52 PM] Okay I'm understanding more now.
[10:45:01 PM] For example:
[10:45:53 PM] This battery may be good as a short term solution to replace a dead battery OR as a backup battery when the main one needs to be charged. However, it may not be good enough for as a long term replacement.
Joe Tirio: [10:46:52 PM] Right. A brand new 'Regular" batter might give you 4 hours on a full charge, this one will give you less, but better than not having a spare battery when you need one... and its priced appropriately.
[10:49:20 PM] Is there anything else I can help you with today?
Anthony Niebo: [10:50:39 PM] You have helped me with all my questions tonight, thank you.

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