And out of all the brands I think energizer are the worst. Remember those ones with the test pressure strip on the side. Had one of those start to leak in a pin within a year. I notice that design did not stick around. Had several kids toys with batteries left inside only ones that really leaked, energizers.
They will be contacting you to discuss value of board to cut you a check and get your weirdo ass out of their hair. Or maybe they will just sent you a new Stern machine.
I will not be holding my breath for any real positive outcome however.