I've had almost-new AA batteries heat up and burst before while still in the device. Thankfully I wasn't holding it at the time, but I really wondered what that pungent odor was. The problem was easily rectified (with thick rubber gloves), but it's far from unheard of...just very rare.
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Justin @ Oct 25th 2007 9:43AM
@Chris
I've had almost-new AA batteries heat up and burst before while still in the device. Thankfully I wasn't holding it at the time, but I really wondered what that pungent odor was. The problem was easily rectified (with thick rubber gloves), but it's far from unheard of...just very rare.