My barely new batteries exploded in the remote...

[~dave~~wave~]

Well, what works for smoke detector batteries...

I just replaced an expired date smoke detector with a model with a lithium battery that never needs replacing.
You replace the whole unit at end of life.

So the irony will be when the battery explodes and burns my house down.

 

[kfbkfb]

I use easily replaceable universal remotes whenever possible.
A few Panasonic batteries leaked, I've been using RAYOVAC batteries (Eveready bought the company a few years ago) for many years, I check the batteries in the remotes every few months due to the Panasonic problem, never had a problem with RAYOVAC batteries (and they're usually a little cheaper than the other major brands).


Kirk Bayne

 

[J. PUPSTER]

Apparently they all leak given enough time, but exploding (referring back to Kap's OP); I've never had that happen with any battery
- Knock on Wood

 

[salsdali]

I use lots of duracell rechargeable and never had an issue with any of them and I use 100's of them during Christmas for lights, etc