Black Macbook battery bulging? Anyone else?

After 10 long days I get back my black macbook from repair.
After receiving it at the store, I insisted on checking it for all those 100 issues I'd previously posted.
I notice that the battery has bulged because it is clearly sticking out (non in a straight line) indicating the bulge.
I was asked by the genius to make an appointment.
Ok I made an appointment after 10 minutes at the same store and went up to genius bar.
The genius goes, I don't know what to say. This is treated as a 'cosmetic issue' and you will have to pay for a new battery.
There is nothing we can do that would be covered under warranty

It was too late in the evening to call Apple Care.

What should I tell them when I call?
I want to know before hand if this is a common issue or a rare occurrence?

I have waited for 10 days and after all this, I have to live with a battery that is sticking out. Hope it won't blow up!

I am not getting any errors while charging or while running on battery. The estimated times of charge and the rest are pretty accurate. Please suggest something for this mess!

NewMacbookPlz said:

The "genius" you spoke with may have been anything but, unless during repair they damaged your battery tray area causing a poor fit.

Usually you can get a bulging battery replaced no issue. Give AppleCare a call, they should straighten everything out.

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Would they repair the battery tray area that is causing a poor fit if this issue persists even after changing a battery?

Also, won't they replace the battery if it is functioning properly but sticking out like an alligator!!

bc008 said:

am I the only one that thinks this is funny?!? What sticks out like alligators??? LOL

Applecare should send you a new battery. The swelling might lead to something much worse..

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bc008 said:

I found the alligator bit quite odd too.

Must be a regional thing

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The gap is opening up like the mouth of an alligator guys.