CPSC Joins International Effort to Prevent Button Battery-related Injuries
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There are thousands of reports world wide of incidents involving children and seniors accidentally swallowing these batteries, according to the CPSC. The consequences of which can be immediate and devastating. If it lodges in someone's throat, chemical burns could result in as little as two hours.
The CPSC is working with the industry, public health officials and the global community to prevent these types of incidents. So far battery manufacturers have added new safety warnings and made additional packaging changes.
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