Leaking AA & AAA Batteries

Not related to the leaking issue, but just a SAFETY TIP. When you discard old batteries, wrap them with tape before you throw them in the trash. Doesn't matter what kind of tape, but just make a few laps around to completely cover both the + and - ends.

The reason is, in the perfect storm situation inside a trash can....the ends can short out against a soup can, piece of aluminum foil, anything metallic, and start a trash can fire that will spread quickly. This happened to a guy on Moparts several years ago. He and his family were not at home when it happened, but it burnt their house to the ground. :( I've been wrapping mine ever since.