Energizer Launches Child-Safe Coin Lithium Batteries to Prevent Injuries from Swallowing
Energizer releases coin lithium batteries that won't cause burning if accidentally swallowed
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Energizer has introduced a new line of Ultimate Child Shield coin lithium batteries designed to minimize health risks for children who accidentally swallow them. These batteries prevent esophageal burns and contain a dye that turns saliva blue, alerting caregivers to ingestion incidents. Over 3,500 such incidents occur annually in the US.
- 01Energizer's new batteries prevent esophageal burns if swallowed.
- 02The batteries turn saliva blue to signal ingestion.
- 03Over 3,500 battery ingestion cases are reported annually in the US.
- 04Available in sizes 2032, 2025, and 2016 for various devices.
- 05This innovation aims to enhance child safety.
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Energizer has launched the Ultimate Child Shield version of its 20mm coin lithium batteries, aimed at reducing health risks for children who accidentally swallow them. Unlike traditional coin batteries, which can cause severe esophageal burns within 15 minutes of ingestion, these new batteries are designed to prevent such injuries. They also feature a dye that colors a child's saliva blue, helping caregivers quickly identify if a battery has been swallowed. This innovation comes in response to the alarming statistic that more than 3,500 incidents of coin lithium battery ingestion are reported each year in the United States. The Ultimate Child Shield technology is available in sizes 2032, 2025, and 2016, commonly used in devices like watches and AirTags.
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This development significantly enhances child safety by reducing the risk of serious injuries from battery ingestion.
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