Ryobi batteries fail prematurely and warranty claims are denied on technicalities
Ryobi batteries priced at $100-$165 fail after 2-3 years of normal use, well below industry expectations. When customers seek warranty resolution, strict technicalities around missing receipts or serial numbers outside the window are used to deny all support.
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