COIN CELL SAFETY
Coin Cell Safety Awareness and Packaging to Help Keep Your Family Safe
Think our packaging is impossible to open? We did that on purpose. In 2014, we voluntarily introduced child-resistant packaging, because RAYOVAC® cares about you and your family’s safety. In the US, approximately 3,500 people swallow button batteries every year, 65% are children 6 years and under*. Safety is a priority here at RAYOVAC®.
If you or someone you know swallows a coin cell battery, go to the emergency room immediately and call the National Battery Ingestion Hotline 1 (800) 498-8666. Contact the National Capital Poison Center Hotline here: www.poison.org. RAYOVAC® is an active participant and supporter of this hotline.
Facts and Hazards
Approximately 500 cases/year
There are approximately 500 cases of Lithium Coin Cells being swallowed each year. What can you do to avoid accidental ingestion? Here are some tips on prevention:
62.5% of Ingestions are children under 6 years of age.**
Keep lithium batteries out of children’s reach. Keep coin cell batteries out of sight.
61.8% of Ingested Batteries
were removed from a device.
29.8% of Ingested Batteries
were left sitting loose or in the trash.
8.2% of Ingested Batteries
were removed directly from the battery packaging.
WARNING
The direct risk is tissue damage from battery corrosion reactions.
Act Fast
Swallowing may lead to SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH in as little as 2 HOURS!
Chemical Burns
And severe damage to the esophagus can occur.
Know what devices in your home take lithium cell batteries and secure the battery compartments
Weight Scales
Digital Thermometers
Keychain Remotes
Watches
Calculators
Musical Greeting Cards
Prevention starts at home
Keep out of reach of children, know which devices take lithium coin cell batteries and know the facts about lithium coin cell batteries!
Precautions taken by Rayovac
Warnings on Packaging
Imprints on Lithium coin cells
Perforated Multi-Packs for Individual Seals
Perforated Multi-Packs for Individual Seals
Provide Safety Info on Lithium Battery Cell Safety
Should ingestion ever occur: 1 (800) 498-8666
If you or someone you know swallows a coin cell battery, go to the emergency room immediately and call the National Battery Ingestion Hotline 1 (800) 498-8666. Contact the National Capital Poison Center Hotline here: www.poison.org. RAYOVAC®is an active participant and supporter of this hotline.
*US National Poison Data System
**www.poison.org/battery
Sources: www.poison.org/battery/ • http://www.aapcc.org/data-system/ • pediatrics.aappublications.org