New Energizer coin operated batteries will not cause burns if swallowed

Energizer has announced a new line of lithium-metal batteries that it claims are the first in the world to eliminate the risk of burns if swallowed. that it The ultimate baby armor line It includes three sizes available as of today – 2032, 2025, and 2016 – which are commonly used in devices such as remote controls, wearables, and tracking devices such as Apple air signs.

Most ingested batteries pass directly through the body’s digestive system without causing any harm. But if someone gets stuck in their esophagus, there’s more to the risk than just a choking hazard. When the battery comes into contact with saliva, it can generate an electrical current, triggering chemical reactions Causing alkaline tissue burns Which can lead to life-threatening injuries within a few hours.

Today’s announcement doesn’t go into detail about how Energizer’s new Ultimate Child Shield line prevents swallowed batteries from generating currents and subsequent dangerous chemical reactions, but it does work in conjunction with some other safety measures Already available on other Energizer batteries. In addition to child-resistant packaging, coin-operated batteries are covered with a case Bitter (Similar to What’s on Nintendo Switch cartridges) To prevent ingestion, a food dye turns the mouth blue when it comes into contact with saliva, indicating possible battery ingestion.

While the risk of serious or life-threatening burns has been eliminated, Energizer still recommends seeking immediate medical attention “in all cases of battery ingestion,” even if you only suspect that a child or pet (the tincture works with cats and dogs too) has ingested one.