Battery Safety

Electronic devices are a part of daily life. And they’re getting smaller, slimmer and sleeker. But inside the battery compartment of mini remote controls, watches, key fobs, flameless candles, singing greeting cards and other electronics, may be a very powerful coin-sized button battery. When swallowed, they can get stuck in the throat and cause severe burns. Small children often have easy access to these devices, and many parents do not know there is a risk.

The Battery Controlled is a partnership to raise awareness about the severity of this issue and share information with parents, caregivers and the medical community. Launched by Energizer and Safe Kids USA, this effort is committed to helping parents prevent children from swallowing coin-sized button batteries.