Customer Reviews for Duracell - MN2400B20Z Power Boost CopperTop Alkaline AAA Batteries (20/Pack)
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Leaking Batteries
on February 14, 2017
Posted by: Gmarita
from Moberly, MO
I have used duracell coppertop batteries for years. Last week I was surprised to come across ones that had leaked. Today I was checking a flashlight that I use for emergencies and it didn't work. When I looked inside the batteries were so corroded I had a hard time getting them out. When I did I found that their useful date was 2020. I will no longer be buying your batteries. In looking on line I find that a lot of people have had the same problem.
I don't ever remember Duracell batteries leaking so much during use. I'm seeing corrosive leaking on even single battery use cases like clocks. In several packs of AA batteries I think the large majority of them leaked. Am I the only one seeing this?
I purchased, around 2 years ago, some of that AAA and AA batteries pack for using in toys and remote controls. I can say, almost batteries I used in my remote controls (TV, Blu-ray, Audio Receiver) presented chemical leakage problems. At least, the devices were not damaged but it is very annoying to have to clean them when I notice the batteries are not working.
I purchased a pack of AAA Duracell copper top batteries for my laser lights on my power tools to replace the nondescript batteries that came with them. I installed the new Duracell's and nothing, not a glimmer of light, it says on the package guaranteed for 10 years I think it should have read 10 seconds. Had to go to the local shop and buy some Energizers now the lasers light up my workshop and I can work again. Won;t get fooled again.!!!!
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.
I have used Duracell's for as long as I can remember using batteries. They have never failed to offer ultra-long power. Most importantly, I had them "imported" to Peru by friends when I was a foreign correspondent so I could use the batteries in my professional recorder in order to tape interviews, gather sound and produce my reports. Peru sold them at exorbitant prices because of import taxes so everytime a friend visited from other countries, I had them stuff their luggage. The Duracells almost always cost more than other brands, sometimes substantially so, but they last much longer, and it's that dependability that is so crucial. I've used them in all sizes for items ranging from electronic remotes to battery-powered razors to old-style Walkman music players, and from flashlights to sometimes critical hurricane lanterns. I depended upon the latter items while living in Florida for many years because of the many storms that took out the power. I stocked up on many D's, in particular, for lanterns and lights. In those and other cases, when kept in uncommonly used devices, I've found the alkalines rarely crust over, although it has happened on occasion. I don't think they've ruined a single item in all my decades of professional and personal use. I've had to use and/or tried less-expensive batteries and there's a clear difference in strength, and therefore reliability. In rare cases in life, you find an almost-perfect item upon which to rely. To me, the alkaline Duracells are must-haves, and you can believe me when I say no one ever paid or even approached me to test these.
I had no intention to write a review but came across this page looking for the claims page or address which seems to be hard to find. Anyway the Duracell batteries leaked and ruined my flashlight. Apparently this is common.