duracell battery leak dangerous
Really sad as my son gave them to me and they had a remote. If you’re under 40 you may not even know that batteries can leak.
Back in 2012 I wrote about the return of battery leakage and the situation was summed up by the editor of a tech magazine who told me; “If it’s not an Energizer or a Duracell throw it out and replace it with an Energizer or a Duracell.” My experience suggests I should now exclude Duracell.
Funny, I used to have 100% faith in their product. I was told the battery was not defective, it had just passed its ‘freshness’ date.
That was March 2016 and this was 2017. Two Maglite flashlights had to be thrown away, in that the Duracell AA batteries fused to the inside flashlight housings. I can’t understand how Duracell can actually still be in business nor can I understand how Costco is such a huge supporter of them. Otherwise, Duracell would have fixed this problem already. We tell you about cash you can claim every week!
Its customer service people told me the company appreciated my message and was concerned. They leak whether used or stored.
Duracell is no longer a reliable battery manufacturer, every battery purchased in the last 10 years has met the fate of leaking at the negative terminal. I will never use another duracell battery and I will tell everybody that I know about duracell batteries leaking!!! What is ironic is that a Remote Control to a Hi-Fi Stereo Component has a Duracell from 2004, and it is still holding a charge and it is NOT leaking. I didn’t even realize “leak-proof” was a thing. Buy dollar store batteries. I always write the installation date on batteries just to see how long they last.
I have multiple products that have been ruined by this once trusted high cost brand. (i know it's probably unlikely, but it could happen). Privacy Policy. Duracell knows the problem exists (battery leakage) and refuse to honor or hear any claims: > Dear Sirs: I am writing in reference to the Duracell AA batteries which we always purchase. The chemicals inside batteries release hydrogen gas as they are used, which results in pressure on the battery seals. That was about the 4 “coincidence” with the duracells…never buying them again. Oh okay, I’ll save you the trouble: 1800-239901) and was advised to submit it by email.
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They certainly do leak. To remove the leaking fluid from a device's battery contacts, use an acid like lemon juice or vinegar and a cotton swab. I use a lot of batteries! Never again I will purchase Duracell batteries. I have been a loyal Duracell user for many years with absolutely no issues with leaking….. Moving on to another brand. If battery chemicals are ingested, call a physician or poison control center immediately and follow the given instructions. Will NEVER buy Duracells again. I have recently had many Duracell Batteries leak while still in the package while being stored in my basement office. Finally, you can dispose of the leaked battery in the trash. Once again it appears to me that Duracell gives not a toss that its batteries are leaking to the point of falling apart. Lots of people swore by batteries of other brands, ranging from Vartas to K-Mart.