If button cells are swallowed, they may get stuck in the oesophagus. This can sometimes lead to severe damage to the mucous membranes. "Over the past ten years, clinics and poison centres have ...

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — As the holiday season approaches, many toys and decorations use small – but powerful – button cell batteries, which can be hazardous to children. Parents need to remain vigilant ...

Petmate has issued a nationwide recall of its Pet Zone Laser Pointer & LED Ball pet toys, citing a severe risk of injury or death if the button cell batteries inside the toys are ingested. "Petmate is ...

Over the past year, manufacturers, importers, distributors, and retailers of consumer products containing button cell and coin batteries (or products intended to contain them) have continued to adapt ...