Energizer Launches AirTag-Compatible Batteries That Prevent Ingestion Burns

Source: MacRumors

Announcement

Energizer today announced the launch of new Energizer Ultimate Child Shield coin lithium batteries that are available in the 2032 size used in Apple’s AirTags.

Safety Features

• The Child Shield batteries do not cause ingestion burns if swallowed.
• They include an element that turns the mouth blue when exposed to saliva, alerting caregivers that ingestion has occurred so they can act quickly.
• The batteries have a bitter coating to deter children from ingesting them.

Background

Apple’s AirTag battery compartment can be opened by pressing down and twisting, a two‑step process that Apple says meets international child‑safety standards. After concerns were raised, Australia’s Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) warned parents to keep AirTags out of reach of children, noting that the press‑and‑twist motion may not be sufficient to keep the battery away from children.

When an AirTag battery is changed, the Find My app can be used to verify the replacement.

If a battery becomes lodged in a child’s esophagus, saliva can trigger an alkaline reaction that may cause burns in under an hour.

Availability

Energizer’s new batteries are available for purchase at stores across the United States.

Compatibility Note

The ACCC warned against using batteries with a non‑toxic bitter coating, because these batteries may not work with AirTag depending on the alignment of the coating in relation to the battery contacts.

Source

This article first appeared on MacRumors.com.