Did anyone else with "frustration free" packaging get shorted batteries? Not happy ...
1667267
I'm not aware, but I will check. However, I do not like the frustration free packing for childrens toys. It takes away from the majic of the child umwraping the gift and seeing a cardboard box. The gift hs to be taken out of containor and if given outside of the home it is more of a hassle to get it back into box. I actually thought about returning it and buying one in maunfacturer packaging. What did you do about the batteries. Is amazon supplying them?
1404613
If you're saying the plastic piece broke between the terminals then yes I had thatproblem. Just make sure connections touch at the outsides of the + and - terminal and it works fine. I sent them an email about it and they sent 2 New batteries but the old ones still work... I think the casing is a little less than grade a but the batteries themselves with great. It's worth it to me and doesn't seem dangerous. Good luck
695036
My son's did the same thing. We replaced the batteries with no success. We had already pitched the packaging and the garbage has been picked up so we can't return it to TRU. However, I may go purchase a new one and put the bad one in the package and return it for a refund. However, I'm afraid the new one will have the same problem.
1779015
Exactly the same thing happened to me. If anyone knows of another brand or reseller that might actually sell good quality batteries it would be a good idea to hear from them.
815134
No my box had been previously opened. I would say they are returns. I will register mine tomorrow and if it registers and I have my warranty I will be happy there. Of course, I will not register until I drop the battery in and I am sure it works!
379935
Sorry to question your capabilities ... have you ensured that the batteries are all in the slots, in the right direction? My original batteries were dead, as sent by the manufacturer. But the new ones tested fully charged, and I was careful to place them in the slots as indicated by the arrows.Give that a shot and see.
635777
Same experience here. Found out over the weekend and did not have any AAA handy. Hope it's just cheap batteries. Will update.
2192535
I had the same issue when I purchased 100 AAA batteries.. they were apparently from china (as they had Chinese writing all over them) and ruined several of my items. and the seller I got them from would not do anything about it
279365
I had the same problem with the one I ordered so I opened up the battery case to see if maybe the betteries were bad or missing. They has become badly oxidied in the case and so were obviously very old. I pried the suckers out with a screw driver, threw them away (being careful not to touch them with skin in case they were leaking any fluids), cleaned the inside with a clorox wipe, and popped some new batteries in and it has worked great ever since. Give that a try and I hope this helps!
557468
Mine didn't come with batteries! Should I complain? I didn't get the carrying case, either.
695993
Mine were received in a bulk pack. I was very disappointed in them. I only got about 50% of the normal life from each battery.
993975
Any batteries i have gotten through Amazon have been dead and very difficult to return...i wouldnt bother getting batteries through them...use your local stores.
728993
Not OK, but not uncommon. Many are apparently shipped with junk alkaline batteries marked "not for retail sale." I got the low-battery alarm 1 week after installation, and the battery failed the load test on my VOM, despite the claimed fresh-until date of "2018." A product with a claimed 7-year lifespan needs a quality lithium 9V, which costs about $6, an added expense that should be factored into the REAL cost of this item, IMO.
1088071
I doubt the seller will take returns (they typically dont on this type of item for health reasons) so you may want to keep trying. Are you sure you have the batteries in correctly? There's a + and - sign on the plastic.
1396942
Hi, don't take the packaging off! You might do damage to the battery if you do so.
728389
Mine was "packed" in a very large box, BETWEEN the packing material and the external cardboard box, not wrapped INSIDE the packing material. The little box the battery was in was crushed, and the battery was defective. Return has been initiated.
845124
FFP = Frustration Free Packaging. This just means that the battery comes in a simple cardboard box that is easy to open and the battery slides right out.