Snookums, take the battery out and return the clock tomorrow. I wouldn't chance it.

I've had it for months. I took the battery out immediately and plan to contact the manufacturer. I don't know if the clock could cause something like this or not. I know small appliances or things with computer chips can melt down and cause problems. I unplug everything when not in use.

If there's a chance the clock could cause a problem with the battery, I'll let Walmart know also.

I'm worried about this brand or batteries in general. I've never had any do this before.

What kind of batteries? Rechargeable? What size? The clock is probably shot now!

It's possible that a bad circuit was made causing the batteries to try to produce more energy, thus heating up. Better to buy a wind up clock (if you can find one any more!)

They're made by Smart Living and were buy one get one free. I think less than expensive originally. Made in China! I'm not going to use the clock anymore either.

I'm thinking I should just throw out all that brand. I've never had this happen before.

Just needed a cheap alarm! lol

Never heard of them. I would definitely get rid of them. And you migjt let your state Consumer Affairs know about it. They could be very dangerous and given what we learn from Made in China stuff-I'd say authorities need to know about dangerous products.

Stick with name brand if you can

Pesky, they weren't rechargeables, AA. I've got some C's in place too. I've learned that the brand is the supermarket's line of home products.

That's a good idea to let Consumer Affairs know, in case other incidents turn up.

Smart living batteries should be taken off shelves, they are dangerous. Two different batteries from the same pack have extremely overheated. One was in a remote control, the other in a child's toy.

Joining today, birthday April Fools. Sounds more like the competition posting.

Not sure if it was the batteries or the clock. Both were cheaper and from from overseas.

I had the same experience. I bought a really cheap clock for my greenhouse. Shortly after inserting the battery I smelled burning, the clock stopped, the battery was so hot I could not touch it, melted the plastic cover, and seemed larger than before. I removed the battery and tried another battery, same brand, same packaging...clock works and the battery is fine. I’ve never heard of anything like this. I have the same question, would it remain hot and catch fire or would it just overheat and the die? I Put the battery back in the clock just to see what would happen Nothing, it was dead,

I had this happen to me also. The vibrator type alarm clock you put in your bed. In the middle of the night I noticed it didn't light up when I hit the button. I took it apart and it was burning hot-AAA battery. REady to explode or whatever they do. I won't use it again. Could have caught my bed on fire. The alarm clock was quite expensive-have used it for months. Not sure which was at fault but very scarey.