Stuck Batteries in Mag Lite

[dbhost]

I have a couple of old Mag Lites (bought new in probably 1989 or 1990) that have been banging around in my hunting gear for years. The batteries in both of them leaked 2 years ago. Disassemble past the seals soak the whole shebang in baking soda / water solution and the batteries and the corroded crud come right out. Dry it up, install new batteries and reassemble and it is as good as new...

[jziegler]

If the batteries are Ray-o-vac, energizer, or Duracell, you can send the flashlight to Mag for a replacement:

http://www.maglite.com/faq_details.asp?faqProd=D

You only pay shipping to them. They will also repair or replace with other brand batteries for a fee.