"Be aware of what electronics in your home may contain a button battery and make sure it's properly secured with the screw that should now be in place, thanks to Reese's Law," she says.

The Consumer Product Safety Commission estimates there were more than 54,000 ER visits and at least 25 deaths attributed to button batteries from 2011 to 2021.

A new button battery dyes kids’ mouths blue if swallowed. The 'color alert technology' could save lives. By Andrew Paul. Published Apr 26, 2024 11:42 AM EDT ...

Button and coin cell batteries, commonly found in toys, tealights, and other household devices, may be small, but they pose serious risks to children. Skip Navigation Share on Facebook ...

Button battery ingestion is becoming a big problem not only because of how frequently it is happening, but the complications can be lifelong. Since 2009, the American Academy of Pediatrics reports ...

Toddler 'Rushed to the ER’ After Swallowing Button Battery. Nearly 2 Years Later, Mom Says the Recovery Has Been ‘Torture’ (Exclusive) ...

To keep your family safe, Consumer Reports says to look around your home for products that require button batteries. If you find any and it has a battery compartment that you can open very easily ...

Toddler 'Rushed to the ER’ After Swallowing Button Battery. Nearly 2 Years Later, Mom Says the Recovery Has Been ‘Torture’ (Exclusive) Kasey Allen has been raising awareness for the dangers ...