These batteries leak during normal use. They have ruined several items. These were not cheap items to replace. For fear of damaging other items I have removed all the Duracell batteries from EVERYTHING I own and through away all the extra batteries I had on hand. I am not the only person to experience this issue. My entire family has similar experiences.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from duracell.comBy Duracell Customer Care, August 25, 2016
Hi there. We're sorry to hear that you've been experiencing issues with our products. When you have a moment, please give us a call at our toll free number 1-800-551-2355 (Mon-Fri 9a-6p EST) so we can figure out what happened here and help sort this out. Thank you for reaching out.
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Leaking
on January 1, 2017
Posted by: Christopher
from Fort Wayne, IN, United States
I've had to clean 4 Christmas candles that I stored last year because the batteries leaked badly. Apparently I can no longer leave Duracell batteries inside my electronic devices. On top of that, today, I had to throw away a little clock that I had for over 10 years that I had sitting on a shelve. It had 2 Duracell batteries inside. I immediately checked an emergency light that I have sitting in the corner for a just-in-case scenario and sure enough I found yet another battery leaking inside. Fortunately it did not too badly yet. I will NEVER purchase a Duracell product anymore unless I utterly have to. Duracell is not what it used to be anymore.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Leaks
on March 8, 2017
Posted by: WarrenH
from Brisbane City, Queensland, Australia
Sorry but Duracell was a name I trusted but I can't bring myself to buy another Duracell battery. I have unfortunately had them leak into so many products, damaging them and now I much take the time and post some reviews. Usually I just throw them out including the device on occasions. See the photo showing just one example of a battery that leaked. It was one of three installed the other test as still having a full charge. What can I say but I am utterly sick of it happening over.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Leak and ruin equipment
on August 27, 2018
Posted by: WalkAndTalk
from Davenport, WA
These batteries that are advertised as being good for a long time end up leaking into everything. I have had to check all my equipment to see what ones have been ruined by these batteries.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Most destructive battery
on November 2, 2018
Posted by: ruined10of my things
from michigan
Duracell batteries have now ruined 2 tv remotes, 3 flashlights, and finally, my indoor outdoor thermometer.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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AAA Batteries dated 2023 are corroding !
on December 12, 2018
Posted by: Friscobilly
from Lakebay, Washington
I generally use Duracell for all my battery needs and am pleased with their performance. However the AAA with the 2023 date are corroding at a fast rate. I became aware of this when I went to replace the batteries in one of my flashlights and found them very corroded. When I got my spare batteries I found that the whole box had corroded! I then noticed that both the batteries in the flash light and the box were both 2023. I then checked every thing else that I used AAA's for and found they were all corroding to some degree. I did find one that was dated 2016 and while it was dead, there was no sign of corrosion. So it must just be a problem with the 2023's.
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Rubbish Batteries Always leaking even without use
on September 6, 2016
Posted by: Pjaw
from Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Batteries are constantly leaking and expiring long before the shelf life stated
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from duracell.comBy Duracell Customer Care, September 7, 2016
Apologies for that. When you have a moment, give us a call at our toll free number 1-800-551-2355 (Monday-Friday 9am-6pm EST) so we can figure out what happened and help sort this out.
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Leaks
on September 24, 2016
Posted by: Buck Turgidson
from Atlanta
They eventually leak just like the cheap brands, so why pay more?
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from duracell.comBy Duracell Customer Care, September 30, 2016
Our apologies, Buck. When you have a moment, please give us a call at our toll free number 1-800-551-2355 (Mon-Fri 9a-6p EST) so we can figure out what happened here and help sort this out.