Re: Anyone else having problems with Duracell batteries?

Wade Garrett <[email protected]> writes:
>On 1/12/23 1:53 PM, Marc M wrote:
>> On Tuesday, August 9, 2022 at 1:39:37 PM UTC-7, Your Name wrote:

>> I bought a large pack of AAA Duracell batteries from Costco.  Expiration date: 2028.  They were stored properly (with all my other batteries).  After about six months I went to open the package and HALF the batteries were corroded.  The other half lose their capacity very quickly - they are essentially trash.  I contacted Duracell for a replacement under warranty.  They sent me a couple of coupons, but had the nerve to tell me this was a "goodwill gesture" and sent two pages of instructions on how to use and store batteries.  They clearly suggested this was MY fault and they were doing me a "favor" by sending me the coupons.  I will never buy Duracell batteries again.

I've bought hundreds of AAA, AA, 9v Duracell batteries from Costco
over the last two decades.   Nary a single one has ever leaked in
storage or in use.   While the kirkland (Costco House Brand) on the
other hand routinely leaked after installation when infrequently
used.

A bit of mild acetic acid followed by a water wash has cleaned
the effects of the corrosion in all the devices (usually remote
controls) where the kirkland cells had leaked.