Energizer Introduce Child-Resistant Packaging for Coin Lithium Batteries {Rafflecopter Giveaway}

Energizer First to Introduce Safe New Child-Resistant Packaging for Coin Lithium Batteries

I am a Pediatric-Neonatal R.N. and I can tell you that children can and will put anything and everything in places you wouldn’t believe.  I’ve helped extract noodles, peas, toy soldiers, rocks, googley eyes, pen caps, coin lithium batteries and more from just about every orifice known to man kind!

Coin-sized button batteries are common household batteries that can be used safely to power everyday devices such as small remote controls, watches, calculators, flameless candles, car key fobs, talking greeting cards and other gadgets that small children often like to play with. The problem occurs if a child finds the batteries and swallows one, which can lead to serious injury such as burns and even death.  Many parents don’t know that their child is at risk of swallowing a coin-sized button battery.  In 2012 alone, more than 3,400 button battery swallowing cases were reported in the United States resulting in 19 serious injuries and in some instances death.

Coin lithium button batteries can cause severe injuries when swallowed.

When a button battery is swallowed and lodges in the throat of a child the saliva triggers an electrical current which causes a chemical reaction that can cause severe burns to the esophagus in as little as a few hours.  And the damage can continue even after the battery is removed.

Energizer is the first to introduce a significant packaging improvement designed to reduce the occurrence of ingestions of coin-sized button batteries by children and the associated medical complications.  The innovative new packaging, coming soon to store shelves nationwide, is made from more durable and flexible materials that make it very difficult for young children to open.  This new packaging meets Consumer Product Safety Commission guidelines for child-resistant packaging.

In addition to deterring children from getting into the package, Energizer has added easily understood icons on the front of the package to let parents know to keep the batteries away from small children, along with detailed warning copy advising of the danger of ingesting coin cell batteries and how to get help if they are swallowed.  Please be aware that the transition at retailers may take some time but it is fully expected to be complete prior to the upcoming Holiday season.

“While children usually swallow coin cell batteries they obtain directly from products or find left out or discarded, child-resistant packaging that meets the strict CPSC regulations has the potential to eliminate up to 11% of coin cell battery ingestions,” said Dr. Toby Litovitz of the National Capital Poison Center, a key advisor for The Battery Controlled. “It’s positive to see Energizer take a leadership position on this, and we hope this effort mobilizes all device and battery companies to identify and implement ways to reduce both the incidence of battery ingestion and the severity of the damage that can occur when these cells are swallowed.”

For more information about Energizer® coin lithium button batteries, visit www.Energizer.com.  For more information about the risks of ingesting coin lithium batteries and the steps to prevent and treat the problem, visit www.thebatterycontrolled.com.

My friends at Energizer are going to send FIVE Leslie Loves Veggies Readers 2 packages of Energizer® Coin Lithium 2032 Batteries!  These reliable, dependable batteries are used in heart rate monitors, keyless entry, glucose monitors, toys & games.

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The generous folks at Energizer are going to Bless FIVE Leslie Loves Veggies Readers with (2) two packages of Energizer® Coin Lithium 2032 Batteries (for watch and electronics) {$13.98 Value} Thank you so much!

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