There are a few things to remember when it comes to kids and coin lithium batteries. First, remember that small kids like to try to eat things. Whether it’s a chicken nugget or a Lego piece, if it’s small enough to try to eat, they just might. Second, coin lithium batteries, which are about the size of a quarter, meet the criteria of a child’s “does it fit in my mouth” test. Since coin lithium batteries are used in quite a few household electronics – from remote controls to audio children’s books – it’s even more important to keep coin lithium batteries and their packages safely out of reach.
To help keep your coin lithium batteries safer from the curious fingers (and mouths) of kids, Energizer has developed a new packaging for it’s 20 millimeter coin lithium batteries. I tested out the packaging myself, and now matter how much I pushed, tried to tear, or twist, those batteries did not come out of their packaging. Put that next to another battery brand’s package which was made of a thicker paper which, though tough, I was able to tear apart and pop out the batteries.
Energizer’s coin lithium battery packaging meets the Consumer Product Safety Commission’s (CPSC) guidelines for child-resistant packaging. To qualify as effectively child-resistant packaging, the Energizer coin lithium battery packages were tested with children from ages 42-51 months, who had 10 minutes to try to open the package. Based on how hard it was for me to open the package without scissors (I couldn’t), it’s not surprising that the Energizer coin lithium battery packaging met the CPSC’s strict guidelines.
Energizer and the National Safety Council have teamed up to bring you these coin lithium battery safety tips to help prevent childhood injuries from the ingestion of coin lithium batteries:
The 4 S’s of Coin Lithium Battery Safety
- STORE devices that use coin lithium batteries out of reach of children
- SECURE the battery compartments of devices
- SELECT battery packaging that meets federal guidelines for child resistance, such as Energizer’s coin lithium battery packaging
- SHARE this information with your friends and family
To reduce the risk of childhood injury from coin lithium batteries, take a look at how safe your batteries packaging is. Would you leave it along with a child for 10 minutes? If you use coin lithium batteries in your home (which you probably do), remember the 4 S’s of coin lithium battery safety to help keep your family safe.
Energizer Online
The WiC Project Energizer Giveaway
The Prize:
One winner will receive an Energizer prize pack which includes:
- Two (2) packages of Energizer Coin Lithium batteries
- One (1) Energizer LED Nightlight (winner’s choice between Sleeping Beauty or Cars)
- One (1) Energizer Weatheready 2-in-1 LED Light
Disclaimer: This post consists of my (and/or fellow tester) opinions only. Your experiences may be different. No compensation was given for this review/giveaway. I did receive a free product from the manufacturer or their representing PR agency to use and test for the purposes of this review. This did not affect the outcome of this review.
Keely Hostetter says
October 23, 2013 at 11:51 amWe keep them all in a container in my husband’s closest. I can’t even reach them without a stool
Amanda Alvarado says
October 24, 2013 at 12:45 amWe keep them up high where little hands can’t reach them. Luckily dd’s not a climber! 🙂
Cheryl F. says
October 24, 2013 at 8:47 amWe store our batteries high on a closet shelf.
Michele P says
October 24, 2013 at 9:33 pmwe usually keep them in a locked drawer or shelf high up where no one but us can reach them
deb c says
October 24, 2013 at 9:50 pmWe keep our batteries in my husband’s desk drawer in his office.
Dorothy Teel says
October 26, 2013 at 4:57 pmwe keep all of our batteries up in china cabinet on the top shelf, which is even hard for me to get.
mrsshukra says
October 26, 2013 at 6:01 pmAll the batteries are locked away!
Jennifer T. says
October 27, 2013 at 11:27 pmI keep our surplus batteries in a box on a high shelf in our spare bedroom closet.
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sandra davis says
October 30, 2013 at 12:32 ami keep the batteries on the top shelf in the laundry room
Dawn Monroe says
October 30, 2013 at 7:53 amWe try to keep ours up in a kitchen cabinet but they usally end up in the junk drawer.
nannypanpan says
November 2, 2013 at 6:11 pmwe keep them in the basement
Kathy Lane says
November 3, 2013 at 9:57 amWe keep them in the kitchen cabinet on the top shelf.
Bo says
November 6, 2013 at 2:35 amWe keep them locked up in a drawer.
Tammy Sigond says
November 6, 2013 at 11:55 amkeep batteries in a special tin box inside the china hutch
Dorothy Teel says
November 18, 2013 at 7:15 amThank you so very much we will enjoy this at my house and the holidays. Have a wonderful day
Charlene says
November 21, 2013 at 5:39 pmIt’s nice that there making the packages more difficult to open but the only sure way to make sure your child doesn’t get them is to keep them out of their reach. I kept them in a locked draw in the garage.