The Oklahoma Poison Center released a statement on Monday urging parents to secure button batteries before the holidays. “Especially this time of year, batteries come along with gifts.
Many of them are powered by what are called button cell (or coin cell) batteries, aptly named because of their shape and small size. These batteries are powerful and compact. Unfortunately ...
Button batteries — they’re small devices found in almost every home, and awareness about the dangers they raise to children may be even smaller. The tiny, dime-like pucks cause injuries ...
A recent Consumer Reports evaluation of 31 toys and household items uncovered an alarming safety risk for children from ...
PALM BEACH COUNTY, Fla. — Button batteries can be as large as a coin or as small as the tip of an eraser, and despite the small size they pose a serious health risk for children. The batteries ...