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earthshine

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3. This has been my experience as well.

Wed Mar 13, 2019, 09:18 PM

Mar 2019

In particular, this is true for the AA and AAA batteries. Those are the only ones that have exploded on me, and they have done so with an alarming frequency.

For decades, I only purchased Duracells. Then about five years ago, they started exploding in my electronic devices, including flashlights, remote controls, battery-operated toys, and more.

The company changed hands a few years ago and with it they changed the means of battery production.

Supposedly, if you send them the particular device, they will reimburse you for it. I always deemed it not worth it send it to them.

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Warning - Venting: Duracell batteries are pure junk!!! I've had a lot of electronic [View all] RKP5637 Mar 2019 OP

I don't have verifiable proof of this True Dough Mar 2019 #1

Yep, same here. I don't have any proof of that but same as you, just my anecdotal experience too. nt RKP5637 Mar 2019 #2

This has been my experience as well. earthshine Mar 2019 #3

Yep, that's pretty much what I've found too. I used Duracell for a long time and then the leaking RKP5637 Mar 2019 #4

Now that you mention it that is what I have been experiencing with that brand. BigmanPigman Mar 2019 #5

Yep, they used to be top of the line batteries! I thought it was my imagination at RKP5637 Mar 2019 #6

I go to Dollar Tree customerserviceguy Mar 2019 #7

Thanks for the tip about Dollar Tree! Sunbeam alkaline batteries are good batteries!!! n/t RKP5637 Mar 2019 #8

Yep customerserviceguy Mar 2019 #9