A wave of new federal recalls and safety warnings highlights continuing concerns about unsafe baby products, risky household ...

Cute strings of fairy lights, little flameless candles, goofy flashing headbands and dress-up clothes, and tons of toys that blink, beep, and buzz. Around the holidays especially, the market is awash ...

Especially during the Christmas season, button cells are often used in battery-operated toys and decorations. If button cells are swallowed, they can get stuck in the oesophagus and severely damage ...

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 ...

A "button cell" battery is held between a thumb and index finger. If small children swallow them, the batteries can get stuck in the esophagus and cause life-threatening injuries. (Stephanie Pilick / ...

Below we discuss in detail Reese’s Law two main requirements that impact manufacturers of affected batteries and products: 1. PPPA Packaging Requirement – Effective Now Effective since February 23rd, ...

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Deadlines for compliance with central elements of Reese’s Law are fast approaching. Many consumer products that use coin or button cell batteries will have to comply with the UL 4200A-2023 standard ...

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Sony has developed a new type of alkaline manganese button-cell that contains no mercury and will put it on sale later this year, it said Wednesday. Alkaline manganese cells are commonly used in ...