Same problem here...today I took out 11lbs of Duracells out of everything I could find, thermometers on my weather system, remotes, cameras, lots of candles, temperature guages and test equipment our business uses, flashlights, clocks we have in every room and office, keyboards, mice, etc. Then dug out my holiday decorations and bailed the Duracells out of those as well, so many were leaking! I was able to use a child's toothbrush and baking soda to salvage a few things but others are now garbage. After so much has been ruined, including the top of a very nice buffet cabinet where Lumiere candles leaked, I'm so done with Duracell.
I always keep at least 4 dozen batteries of each kind on standby. We own an HVAC company and it's disturbing how many people call us about their heat pump not working. Turns out, the AAA and AA batteries that support the thermostat have corroded and leaked, ruining it. We have to replace them. We bill about $290 for the stat, and another $120 for the service call. So nearly $500 because the batteries leaked. I've been posting to my friends and family on social medial to check the batteries often and replace them before they leak.
Panamacox...thank you for your addition to the complaints. I've been posting to social media about the problems with the cells. Only a few people have added comments and most blow it off. I suppose they haven't ruined anything yet. It's shocking how many things I have batteries in that I've had to change. I have saved EVERY Duracell battery that failed and will be sending them backI I have collected over 11 pounds of AA batteries. I have noticed that the leaking offenders have a expiration date between [protected]. I still won't use them. Using Eveready now.
