I just opened up a (semi) expensive bit of equipment and discovered the Duracells inside had leaked with the typical
white powder (potassium hydroxide) : ( and corroded contacts in the battery compartment as the result.
These ones were dated 'best before' March 2024, and had been inserted for less than a couple of months (and had just average use
during this time).
I was wondering what experiences others have had, and if they have successfully brought product liability charges against the manufacturer.
In the UK, a manufacturer can be held responsible for their faulty product, and any damage to property or to people (pure economic loss is not covered -
i.e. down time, loss of earnings, etc). However I expect in most cases the manufacturer just settles before a claim is raised in court.
I believe it is well known that Duracell batteries leak (something they don't mention in their bunny commercials) - so I always try to purchase Energizer or
other brands, but sometimes stores only have the Duracell option for alkaline cells : (
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