I don’t know if you’re aware of this, but there is a national issue with children ingesting Coin Lithium batteries. They are small, shiny and easily swallowed, so all it takes is a second for them to go down the throat. In support of National Childhood Injury Prevention, the National Safety Council and Energizer have teamed up to share some important tips every parent should know to help prevent injuries from the ingestion of Coin Lithium batteries to help keep kids safe.
The 4 S’s of Coin Lithium Battery Safety
- Store devices that use coin lithium batteries out of reach of children
- Secure the battery compartments of devices
- Select battery packaging that meets federal guidelines for child resistance, such as Energizer’s coin lithium battery packaging
- Share this information with your friends and family
Energizer led the industry by being the first to voluntarily develop packaging for its 20 millimeter coin lithium batteries that meets the Consumer Product Safety Commission’s (CPSC) strict guidelines for child-resistant packaging. They also developed a national awareness campaign in partnership with Safe Kids Worldwide called The Battery Controlled, which works to alert parents and caregivers to the dangers of swallowing coin lithium batteries. Identifying ways its products can help keep families safe is part of the Energizer commitment to designing its products with people in mind and investing in programs that have a positive impact on the world. that’s positivenergy™
If it is suspected that a child has swallowed a coin lithium battery, it is important to go to the emergency department immediately. For more information on child safety and coin lithium battery safety, please visit nsc.org, www.energizer.com, TheBatteryControlled.com and www.poison.org/battery.
I recently did a test on these myself. Energizer sent me a package of their Coin Lithium batteries as well as a competitor brand. The Energizer packaging is REALLY difficult to open. I worked on it for 10 minutes (with hands only) and couldn’t make more than a significant crease in the packaging (but not opening at all). I tried the competitor package and ripped off the cardboard and paper, opening the package within minutes. That was WAY too easy and I am thoroughly convinced! While my 5 year old knows not to eat anything like that, you never know what can happen! And a baby could easily suck on the cardboard, shredding it in the process and ultimately open the competitor package. PLEASE consider the packaging of these batteries when you’re choosing which brand to purchase! Far better safe than sorry!
To make sure that everyone is staying safe, I am giving three lucky winners an Energizer Prize Pack consisting of two packages of Energizer Coin Lithium batteries, one Energizer LED Nightlight (winner’s choice between Sleeping Beauty or Cars) and one Energizer Weatheready 2-in-1 LED Light!
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