Duracell battery leakage. Duracell will replace or repair items that have been damaged by battery defects. Some even leaked in the carton. Theyre guaranteed not to leak. Recently i opened a package of batteries staled to expire dec 2022 and several of them start leaking and ruining several different items including clocks flashlights and other battery operated pieces of equipment.
This will prevent a slow discharge of the batteries and therefore prevent leakage when the. Most cylindrical batteries including aaa aa c and d cells are alkaline as are many button type batteries that fit in watches and hearing aids. The duracell product carries a limited warranty against defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of 2 5 years warranty period varies depending on product type consult your product manual for specific details from the original date of purchase. Work in a well ventilated area.
Until they found out i was a journalist. I had two light meters a panasonic shortwave radio and one nikon flash unit damaged in a three month period. Purchase energizer max brand batteries shown above. How to prevent battery corrosion in electronics.
I have been using duracell coppertone alkaline batteries for over 15 years now and they worked great. Duracell couldnt care less about batteries that leaked into my remote. Duracell and other brands of alkaline batteries have been leaking during normal use for years now. Wear household gloves and glasses.
Duracell leak guarantee claim turnaround time its been a few years but duracell took about a week after receipt of the damaged light to get a check for the replacement cost. Duracell sends in the bunny. Follow these tips to clean up after a battery has leaked. I have not kept count of the leaky batteries i have found in my devices in the past year but it is at least two dozen.
If a disposable alkaline battery leaks inside a piece of personal electronics the leakage can ruin the device. Duracell used to be the 1 battery and now it is crap. The manufacturer or distributor a. Make sure the electronic device is completely dry before trying a new battery.
Electronics as long as youre using duracell branded batteries dont toss out damaged items if the battery leaks. It is not just when they are drained.