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Kirkland Batteries LEAK...in fact, eventually they ALL LEAK! AA are worse offenders.

I have been purchasing and using them since 2002. Why not use another brand? Duracells (also sold there) are more expensive and NO BETTER! All batteries constructed in China LEAK, period.

Today, it is all about making things as cheap as possible to maximize profits and more money for the CEO, then wrap it in glamorous packaging with slick marketing. We are living in a sea of *** products, and corporations are under no obligation or government control to do anything different. How long do batteries last now with LED's? Less than they did before with incandescent bulbs, because the issue isn't the wattage used anymore, it's that the batteries won't last as long as a higher quality battery made in the 1960-**-**'s.

Their quality was a response by the battery industry to sell just as much - or more - volume batteries as before the LED revolution, by lowering their standards to keep you buying just as many. Do you really think they would lose millions knowing you won't be buying as many? They are made to leak after just few weeks to few months when they should last years using LED's.

There is your answer. And they don't care, and they aren't going to change because of some consumer advocate's complaint.

Reason of review: Bad quality.

Monetary Loss: $13.

Preferred solution: Full refund.

Location: Carlsbad, California

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Guest

This just happened to me,too! 1/28/2022

Guest

Had a high end LED flashlight that was acting up. Kirkland AAA batteries had leaked, but I figured I could salvage it with contact cleaner.

Went to get replacements from the closet and discovered that over half of them had leaked while in storage. Expiration date of 3/2027.

I've used hundreds of Kirkland AA for years, and have never had a single one leak. These will be going back to Costco.

Guest

duracell are just as bad Cheap dollar store batteries seem better

Guest

We have been buying Costco brand also, and have the same problem. Some corrode in the package before they are even used.

Several have corroded in the device in a very short period of time, for they don't last long either. What may seem like a good buy is a waste of a purchase. We just threw ours out....when we really should have returned them.

We just won't buy them anymore, because it's the best way to make a statement, and the only way to diminish their profits. If we don't step up and take control over how many are sold, things will not change..

Guest

I just discovered my ruined camera. Kirkland AAs Dated 2028.

Thank you for your post.

C. Wingo / Alabama.

Guest

mine leaked also cost is much more as it has ruined remotes.

Guest

Me too. nice desk clock had bad battery.

Clock is shot.

Checked other batteries and found 6 out of 10 leaked. All 2017 date.

Guest

Kirkland batteries have ruined several remotes and a small voice recorder. They are the worst batteries, ever.

Guest

mine leaked too and I found happens more frequent

Guest

My Costco batteries are leaking also. Only use them in high draining equipment.

Do not use them and remote controls, clocks, or anything that slowly drains the battery.

They have destroyed many of my items. I will buy them no more.

Guest

I like how you recommend buying Duracell considering that the Kirkland batteries are made in a Duracell Factory. And the Kirkland batteries has an A+ rating on consumer reports. Looks like you just got a faulty case of batteries, but the fault is not with the brand.

RowanRixby W
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Actually I do not recommend buying Duracell (if you re-read my review). In fact, I state that Duracell batteries are just as bad.

And no, the two battery brands are made by different factories. Although paint schemes are similar, that is the only similarity. An A+ rating from Consumer Reports means nothing. A study is only as good as it's subjectivity.

And Consumer Reports has been cited in the past by many private as well as public entities as being highly subjective, if not opinionated. The acid test of anything is the test of time.

And these obviously fail that, according to the wealth of online users which would agree with my experience, as well. For more information, also visit:

http://www.paulallenengineering.com/blog/kirkland-signature-alkaline-batteries

Guest
reply icon Replying to comment of RowanRixby W

yep leaked after two years in original box. low quality

Guest
reply icon Replying to comment of Guest-1143094

Having the same problem now. this year alone we have bought 6 packs of kirkland brand batteries.

all leaking... Will buy no more .

ruined several electronic devices. They should recall these batteries.

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