I removed all of the Duracell batteries and replaced them with Rayovac. I wasn't aware of that and got acid all on my hands!!! There was a class action lawsuit, but it was dismissed because the judge said that Duracell's 10-year warranty did NOT apply to leakage. I even send some of the item back to duracell and never hear back from them PLEASE ADD ME AS I HAVE HAD ISSUES WITH THE BATTERIES SEVERAL TIMES. ! Tested remaining batteries and all were weak . It is now being Replaced, apparently, (at least in AA and AAA sizes) by their new Duracell OPTIMUM line ! Optimum’s enhanced performance is driven by a new proprietary cathode system that outperforms even Coppertop. Wexler Wallace is investigating claims that Duracell misled consumers about the power and life of its Optimum batteries. Also, there's a schemicsl smell I'm concerned about. If you are a consumer who purchased Duracell Optimum AA or AAA batteries under the false assumption that the batteries were more powerful and longer lasting that competing brands, you may have a case against Duracell. All the batteries were dead . Never had a.problem with Duracell before these are garbage. Also replacing in my different applications with a different brand. I’ve purchased these multiple times. as a result, I will no longer buy duracell products, and I will certainly not recommend these to anybody. What can we do about this I’ve bought multiple packs that are dead and are corroded, Nothing but problems with these. We had some that link inside our flashlights and the kids toys.. please add us, I have purchased these batteries. They can use HONESTY and say their batteries expire within TWO years after purchase, but no; They expire “10 to 15” years later. So on top of expensive crappy leaking batteries that I can’t afford, now I have to buy a new clock. I am in Michigan. They used to be very good battery but I had them ruin 4 d cell flashlight as well a smoke alarm 2 battery clock 1 radio and my alarm sensor Thank you. Gift eligible. A brand trusted for years. I always buy Duracell batteries and have purchased these Optimum ones for the extended life. Purchased Duracell AA 6 Optimum for a Nikon camera in Jan 2020. I noticed they last for a short time. Please add me. I have been using Duracell batteries for years and in the past I have been very pleased with the batteries, but not anymore. There were no problems with any of the devices with Energizer batteries in them. What a disappointment. I don't think so. Leaky Duracell batteries were the focus of a 2014 class action lawsuit when defendants took action against claims on their “Duralock” line. I blame it on low quality foreign manufacturing. Over the years. To my surprise leaked and moldy, the whole package. add me, please. The only battery I buy. Who hasn’t bought Duracell batteries. Please add me, Please add me. I am pretty sure that you have to keep batteries in a GPS or the memory will be erased. Most definitely add me. I bought quite a few packs for my granddaughters toys. They do leak it damage the flashlight. I have just returned from tryimg to wash the leaked acid from my hands, which itches a lot. New AAA Battery corrosion. If you’re extending to Michigan add me. Please add me, Please add me.i have been buying these batteries and finally stopped because they didn’t seem to.last at all for the money I e spent, I’ve always knew something was going on when I use these batteries. After opening the battery door on the controller I saw an absolutely ridiculous amount of leakage that fully killed my controller… #downwithduracell. I have bought these and they do lose power quicker than some others, plus they lose power just laying in the package! remote and it leaked. Just bought another economy pack for the holidays. I noticed that it didn’t Pls add us in. Please add me!! These batteries don’t last any longer than standard AA or AAA batteries offered by Duracell or other brands. Decide which cookies you want to allow. Please add me, Please add me, purchased several packages from Costco and Home Depot, add me buy these batterys all the timen they have leaked too, add me buy these batties and have had some to leak. Batteries wear out quickly and our remote controls and other devices using these batteries are no longer working. 78. Not cool. I leave them in the package and store them until they are needed. They also will send you a coupon for free batteries but many stores are completely baffled as to how to redeem it. Top of Page. I wish that I had read this complaint forum earlier and I will certainly alert my mailing list to the problem. 838. Yeah, right, Please add me. They have ruined a few of my remotes, and other electronic devices. However, this can result in some functions no longer being available. Please add my name to this class action. Bought the biggest pkg of AA in preparation of a hurricane and lost over half the pkg to leakage. Its like a recurring monthly bill..IM IN. Add me! Please add me. It was the only battery I used to buy, but they dom’t work any better, We buy lots and lots and they don’t last any longer. I want my back. two with oem batteries were fine! So many of my electronic devices have been ruined by Duracell batteries purchased at COSTCO that I will NEVER buy another Duracell battery. I’ve contacted Duracell to no avail. I have purchased these several times! I purchased these Duracell for the extra life, but instead they leaked. All rights reserved. Yes I have purchased them and was dissatisfied with this product. I was surprised to find that 5 of the 10 in a pack had leaked already. I also had put some of the optimum ones in a clock I have hanging on the wall. Last item I bought a CC radio & decided to check the batteries after in use 7 months-sure enough they leaked all over a $250.00 radio! Sign In to Add. The complaint refers to “one of the largest battery recalls from stores in modern times” stemming from issues of seeping alkaline electrolytes from certain AA batteries. I actually contacted Duracell about batteries corroding in the pkg when I bought them. Payed extra money thinking these were better…Nope, Add me as I just had an issue with these batteries and poor life. When sliding batteries into my avalanche beacon or replacing batteries in my headlamp for a pre-dawn climb, Duracell has been my go-to brand for years. Ferguson says this disclaimer means the Optimum batteries are only beneficial in a “small” set of devices. As one of P&G's Billion Dollar Brands, Duracell powers up consumers' lives. Please add me, Bought a 6 pack of AA optimums since they should “last longer” and I burn a lot of batteries being a habitual xbox player. Please add me. I took them back and got another package which I immediately opened and 3 of them were leaking. All of the batteries were well within the shelf life, and most recent purchase of multi-packs of AA and AAA both had leakers in the sealed package. I just had to throw out 25 aa and 15 aaa Duracell Optimum batteries due to corrosion and leaking. Please add me, I’ve bought these pretty frequent. BTW the photo shows only some of the bad batteries, I should have kept them all and took picture of them plus the damaged devices before I cleaned/repaired and/or threw them away. They ate expensive, and the life span is about one month! I went to put two batteries in a digital thermometer this afternoon and opening the sealed package found white powder leaking from the batteries. Feel free to add my name, Please include me, I’m always buying batteries and thought by buying name brand they would last longer not the case. What a relief to find out I'm not alone in my frustration. Please add me to this class action. Please add me . Never thinking I should of held on to them. Add me please been buying these batteries al my life. Please add me to this lawsuit, bought those batteries, please add my name, Please add me.They dont last any longer than regular batteries. Bought at WalMart.