Button batteries: Publications and press
Medical publications about battery safety from the National Capital Poison Center
Emerging Battery-Ingestion Hazard: Clinical Implications; Pediatrics; May 24, 2010
Preventing Battery Ingestions: An Analysis of 8648 Cases; Pediatrics; May 24, 2010
Ingestion of Cylindrical and Button Batteries: An Analysis of 2382 Cases; Pediatrics; Apr 4, 1992
Ghost Blasting with Button Batteries; Pediatrics Mar 3, 1990
Miniature Battery Foreign Bodies in Auditory and Nasal Cavities; JAMA; 1986
Battery Ingestions: Product Accessibility and Clinical Course; Pediatrics; Mar 3, 1985
In the news
Toddler survives after ingesting button battery; Canadian Blood Services; August 20, 2020
Connecticut Parents Raising Awareness After Toddler Swallows Button Battery; ABC 13; May 9, 2018
Toddler's Ordeal Highlights Button Battery Danger; Fox 5; May 2, 2018
Local Mom Discusses Dangers of Button Batteries; WFSB.com; Mar 5, 2018
Button Cell Batteries Can Lead to Health Scares for Children; THV11.com; Feb 26, 2018
Are Fidget Spinners a Health Hazard? Medical News Today; Feb 8, 2018
A Doctor's Tweet About Disc Batteries Is A Crucial Warning To Parents; Huffington Post; Jan 9, 2018
Parents of Injured Toddler Warn Other Families of 'Button Battery' Danger; USA Today; Dec 22, 2017
A Warning Before Christmas: Billings Mom Shares Story of Toddler's Battery Ingestion; Dec 21, 2017
Our view: Boy’s Battery Ordeal Stirs Concern; GoErie.com; Nov 16, 2017
Baby Olie’s Case Highlights Danger of Kids Swallowing Button Batteries; The Asian Parent; Jul 2017
Family Almost Loses Son Because of A Button Battery; May 20, 2017
The Danger of Tiny Batteries is Bigger Than Ever; WTOL; May 10, 2017
Coin Batteries Hidden Danger to Kids; healthcanal.com; Feb 12, 2017
It Took Docs Five Months to Discover A Battery in Our Son's Throat; eveningtimes.co.uk; Jan 7, 2017
Button Batteries Pose 'Deadly' Risk to Toddlers; BBC.com; Sep 22, 2016
Two Year Old Dies after Swallowing Battery: Report; Times Live; Mar 12, 2015
Oklahoma Toddler's Death Puts Spotlight on Battery Dangers; The Oklahoman; Dec 30, 2015
New Zealand Baby Now Disabled after Swallowing Batteries; Youth Health Magazine; Feb 13, 2015
For Young Hands, A Peril Too Easily in Reach; lohud.com; Mar 7, 2014
Little Known Threat in Your Home Can Harm Your child; cumming.patch.com; Dec 13, 2013
12 Steps to Prevent Accidental Poisoning; myhealthnewsdaily.com; May 30, 2013
Deadly Danger of Button Batteries; thedoctorstv.com; Feb 22, 2013
Button Batteries Very Dangerous to Young Children; 9news.com; Feb 6, 2013
New Esophagus for Toddler Who Swallowed Battery; usatoday.com; Jan 17, 2013
Toddler Who Swallowed Button Battery Gets New Esophagus; digitriad.com; Jan 16, 2013
Button Batteries Warning to Parents; blogs.rch.org/au; Jan 8, 2013
Australia's ACCC Posts Alert Regarding Button Battery Safety; complianceandrisks.com (Australia); Jan 4, 2013
Common Batteries Pose Danger for Kids; dedicatedtoallbetter.org; Jan 3, 2013
Prevent Kids from Swallowing Button Batteries; clevelandclinic.org; Jan 3, 2013
Toy Batteries May Be Harmful to Children; pittsburgh.cbslocal.com; Dec 11, 2012
Local Organization Warns against Battery Swallowing Hazard; wmbfnews.com; Dec 12, 2012
Keep Children away from Holiday Hazards; azstarnet.com; Nov 29, 2012
Trouble in Toyland: Button Batteries A Concern; youtube.com; Nov 20, 2012
Warning Over Button Batteries And Kids; theaustralian.com.au; Nov 19, 2012
Swallowed Battery Could Have Caused Serious Damage; stcatharinesstandard.ca; Nov 16, 2012
Toddler Swallows Lithium Battery; en.video.canoe.tv; Nov 15, 2012
'Real Housewives' Star Kyle Richards Panicked As Portia Swallows Battery; examiner.com; Nov 7, 2012
Button Batteries Can Be A Huge Health Hazard for Small Children; uvpediatrics.com; Nov 5, 2012
Kyle Richards Says Daughter Swallowed a Battery; youtube.com; Nov 5, 2012
Battery-Operated Toys Hazardous for Kids; hindustantimes.com; Nov 3, 2012
Top 10 Dangerous Items That Are Swallowed; cbc.ca; Oct 30, 2012
Saskatchewan Tot Scarred after Swallowing Battery; cbc.ca; Oct 29, 2012
CDC Cautions Parents about Dangers of Button Batteries; drwalt.com; Oct 26, 2012
Small Batteries Are A Danger to Children; stcloud.legalexaminer.com; Oct 21, 2012
Energizer Announces New Button Battery Packaging; raisingarizonakids.com; Oct 15, 2012
Small Batteries Are Big Risk for Kids; bartonassociates.com; Oct 9, 2012
Silver Snack Threatens Toddler's Lives; nzherald.co.nz; Oct 7, 2012
Keep Children Safe from Hidden Household Dangers; columbiadailyherald.com; Oct 1, 2012
Energizer Makes Battery Packaging Safer for Kids; wdtv.com; Sep 17, 2012
Healthy Kids: Keeping Children Safe from Button Batteries; stltoday.com; Sep 13, 2012
Energizer Makes Button Battery Packages Safer for Kids; usatoday.com; Sep 12, 2012
Curious Kids + Little Batteries + Danger; philly.com; Sep 11, 2012
Energizer Charges into Child-Resistant Packaging; packagingdigest.com; Sep 11, 2012
Protect Your Children from Swallowing Small Batteries; spacecoastdaily.com; Sep 3, 2012
Button Battery Ingestion; coolspringspediatrics.com; Sep 2, 2012
Young Kids Can Be Seriously Injured Or Die from Button Batteries; examiner.com; Sep 1, 2012
Report: Button Batteries Pose Increasing Danger to Kids; parents.com; August 31, 2012
Most Fatal Child Battery Swallowing Accidents Due To Tiny Batteries; cbsnews.com; August 31, 2012
Swallowing Tiny Batteries Big Problem in Kids; medpagetoday.com; August 31, 2012
40k Kids Treated for Swallowed Batteries; upi.com; August 31, 2012
Small Button Batteries Pose Big Risk for Kids; medicaldaily.com; August 31, 2012
Small Button Batteries Pose Big Risk for Kids; examiner.com; August 31, 2012
Small But Deadly: Swallowing Button Batteries Can Be Fatal For Kids; takepart.com; August 31, 2012
Children Swallowing Tiny Batteries More Than Doubles; examiner.com; August 31, 2012
Child Injuries and Deaths from Button Batteries Increasing; newsatjama.jama.com; August 31, 2012
Rise In Battery Injuries Lead To Serious Health Concern; redorbit.com; August 31, 2012
Swallowed Batteries Send Thousands of Kids to ER Yearly; livescience.com; August 30, 2012
Swallowed Batteries Send Thousands of Kids to ER Yearly; huffingtonpost.com; August 30, 2012
Swallowed Batteries Send Thousands of Kids to ER Every year; vitals.nbcnews.com; August 31, 2012
Swallowed Batteries Send Thousands of Kids to ER Yearly; foxnews.com; August 31, 2012
Swallowed Batteries Send Thousands of Kids to ER Yearly; news.yahoo.com; August 30, 2012
Why Are Children Swallowing So Many Batteries?; www.mnn.com; August 30, 2012
Tiny Batteries Pose Growing Threat to Kids; nlm.nih.gov; August 30, 2012
Tiny Batteries A Rising Risk for Children; medicinenet.com; August 30, 2012
Tiny Batteries Causing Big Health Problems for Kids; abcnews.com; August 30, 2012
Small 'Button Batteries' Pose Big Risks for Kids; npr.org; August 30, 2012
Tiny Batteries Pose Growing Threat To Kids; medicalxpress.com; August 30, 2012
CDC Warns Parents To Beware Button Batteries; thechart.blogs.cnn.com; August 30, 2012
Deadly Lithium Button Batteries, Little Kids and What You NEED to Know!; hubpages.com; July 26, 2012
Button Batteries Pose a Safety Hazard for Kids; ajc.com; July 26, 2012
Surgery Removes Battery Lodged in Boy's Airway for 6 Days; foxnews.com; July 17, 2012
Tiny Batteries Can Be Inhaled, Docs Warn; myhealthnewsdaily.com; July 16, 2012
Study Shows Number of Children Swallowing Batteries Continues Rising; wpxi.com; July 3, 2012
Button Batteries in Gadgets Can Be Hazardous to Kids; indiatoday.intoday.in; June 27, 2012
Dangers of Children Swallowing Small Magnets and Batteries; digitaljournal.com; June 23, 2012
Hearing Aid Batteries Still a Threat: use Caution!; tucsonaudiology.wordpress.com; June 23, 2012
Hidden Dangers that Batteries Pose for Children; nj.com; June 21, 2012
Swallowed Button Batteries Can Cause Serious Damage; examiner.net; June 12, 2012
The Danger Lurking inside Your Remote; philly.com; May 31, 2012
Button Batteries Pose Dangers to Children; usa.gov; May 31, 2012
Button Batteries, Small Batteries Can Cause Big Problems; lilburn.patch.com; May 31, 2012
Button Batteries: A Hidden Hazard in Your Home; myilluminateblog.com; May 30, 2012
Beware Button Batteries; health.clevelandclinic.org; May 29, 2012
Hearing Aid Battery Precautions for Audiologists; blog.asha.org; May 29, 2012
Tiny Killers Lurk at Home; wanganuichronicle.co.nz; May 28, 2012
Button Batteries Blamed on Increase Number of ER Visits; wfmj.com; May 23, 2012
Dangerous Button Batteries; newsmomsneed.marchofdimes.com; May 17, 2012
Keeping Kids Safe from Swallowing Items; articles.sun-sentinel.com; May 17, 2012
What To Do If A Battery Is Swallowed; hearingplace.com; May 17, 2012
Doctors Warn of Deadly Risk among Children; news9.com; May 16, 2012
Button Batteries Burn Kids from Inside; theregister.co.uk; May 16, 2012
Study: Button Batteries Cause 84% Battery-Related ER Visits; wdtv.com; May 16, 2012
Battery-Related ER Visits High in Young Children; wtvq.com; May 16, 2012
Button Batteries A Potentially Deadly Danger to Children; azfamily.com; May 15, 2012
Batteries Cause Children to Visit ERs; topnews.us; May 16, 2012
Batteries Sending More Children to ER; catholic.org; May 15, 2012
Study: Button Batteries Responsible for Thousands of Child ER Visits; parenting.com; May 15, 2012
Cases Related to Ingestion of Batteries Have Increased over 20 Years; redorbit.com; May 15, 2012
Children at Risk as Button Battery Swallowing Increases; rttnews.com; May 15, 2012
Button Battery Ingestion of the Rise; safetyresearch.net; May 15, 2012
Protect Your Child from the Dangers of Button Batteries; halseyschools.com; May 14, 2012
Kids Swallowing Batteries Increasing; wjla.com; May 14, 2012
Study: Button Batteries A Danger for U.S. Kids; kmov.com; May 14, 2012
More Kids in ER from Swallowing Batteries; newsmaxhealth.com; May 14, 2012
More Kids in ER from Swallowing Batteries; abcnews.go.com; May 14, 2012
Swallowed Battery Hazards: ER Visits Double; Today Health; May 14, 2012
More Batteries to Blame for Kids' ER Visits; reuters.com; May 14, 2012
Button Batteries Pose Hazard for Toddlers; dispatch.com; May 14, 2102
Button Batteries Sending More Kids to ER; health.usnews.com; May 14, 2012
Button Battery Injuries Worsening; healthnewsdigest.com; May 14, 2012
Bottles, Binkies, and Batteries Send Kids to ER; webmd.com; May 14, 2012
More Batteries to Blame for Kids' ER Visits; shine.yahoo.com; May 14, 2012
When Baby-proofing, Don't Forget Batteries; video.msnbc.msn.com; May 14, 2012
New Warning about button Batteries & Children; wowt.com; May 14, 2012
Study Tracks Serious Health Risks of Button Batteries; parents.com; May 14, 2012
Experts Warn of Danger of Button Batteries; myfoxatlanta.com; May 14, 2012
Many Children Injured after Swallowing button Batteries; digtriad.com; May 14, 2012
Danger of Button Batteries Worries Parents; 9news.com; May 14, 2012
More Batteries to Blame for Kids' ER Visits; foxnews.com; May 14, 2012
Button Batteries Growing Risk to Children; abc.net.au; May 14, 2012
Button Batteries Send More Kids to EDs; medpagetoday.com; May 14, 2012
Keep Out of Reach: Number of Kids Swallowing Batteries Doubles; May 14, 2012
Swallowed Batteries the Cause of Doubled ER Visits for Kids; kool1017.com; May 14, 2012
Study: Little Batteries Big Risk to Kids Who Swallow them; weau.com; May 14, 2012
Button Batteries Blamed for Uptick in Emergency Room Visits, Study Finds; cbsnews.com; May 14, 2012
Children at Risk as Button Battery Use Grows: Study; reuters.com; May 14, 2012
Swallowed Battery Hazards: ER Visits Double; 11alive.com; May 14, 2012
Many Kids Injured after Swallowing Button Batteries; usatoday.com; May 13, 2012
More Kids in ER from Swallowing Batteries; news.yahoo.com; May 11, 2012
Getting Savvy about Batteries to Keep Kids Safe; jpma.org; April 18, 2012
Hidden Household Danger for Children; abc15.com; April 11, 2012
Boy Recovers after Swallowing Battery; kgun9,com; April 8, 2012
Valley Boy Recovers after Swallowing Battery; abc15news.com; April 7, 2012
Common Products That Can Poison Children; www.jdsupra.com; April 5, 2012
Parents Warned over "Button Battery" Dangers; au.news.yahoo.com; April 3, 2012
Hunter's Story - A Boy Who Swallowed A Lithium Battery; www.youtube.com ; Mar 29, 2012
Button Batteries - A Hidden Hazard for Kids; pediatrics.about.com; March 20, 2012
Small Batteries Pose Big Choking Hazards for Children; 10tv.com; Mar 12, 2012
Batten Down Your Batteries; sarpycasshealthdepartment.org; Mar 11, 2012
Batteries Pose Threat to Your Children, Household; kowb1290.com; Mar 8, 2012
Poison Center Issues Warning after 4 Children Swallow Button Batteries; journalstar.com; Mar 7, 2012
Ingestion of Button Batteries A Powerful Problem; voiceofamarillo.com; Mar 6, 2012
Girl Survives after Swallowing 37 magnets; thestar.com; Mar 5, 2012
Why Remote Controls Aren't Suitable for Babies; wordpress.com; Feb 2, 2012
North Metro Fire District Warns of Button Batteries; broomfieldenterprise.com; Feb 1, 2012
Small Button Battery Can Cause Big Concern When Ingested; empowher.com; Jan 30, 2012
Dangers of Batteries and Magnets; wdtv.com; Jan 30, 2012
A Battery Nearly Killed Our Son; The West Australian; Jan 25, 2012
Button Batteries Are Dangerous to Kids; lilytoad.us; Jan 16, 2012
The Hidden Danger in your Home; itbuildscharacter.com; Jan 13, 2012
Pediatricians Issue Button Battery Warning; abclocal.go.com; Jan 11, 2012
Safety Officials Warn Coin-Type Batteries Pose Swallowing Hazard for Young Children; sacbee.com; Jan 9, 2012
Battery Ingestion Harms Todler; oakdaleleader.com; Jan 4, 2012
Safe Kids OBC Joins National Effort to Curb Battery Injuries; thetandd.com; Jan 3, 2012
Beware of Batteries; parentables.howstuffworks.com; Jan 2, 2012
Health Canada Issues Button Batteries Warning; ohsonline.com; Dec 27, 2011
Tiny Batteries Pose Huge Risk for Small Children; pittsburghlive.com; Dec 25, 2011
Letters: Help Keep Batteries from Children; benningtonbanner.com; Dec 23, 2011
Holiday Safety: Button Batteries Can Kill Kids; blogs.babycenter.com; Dec 23, 2011
Holiday Safety Warning Issues on button-Sized Batteries; king5.com; Dec 23, 2011
Use Care When Buying Gifts for Kids; timesdaily.com; Dec 22, 2011
Toddlers at Risk for Battery Incidents; timesfreepress.com; Dec 22, 2011
Battery Operated Toys Can be Harmful to Children; kcbd.com; Dec 21, 2011
Button Battery Dangers; wcsh6.com
Button Battery Dangers; 9news.com
Mystery Illness Found in Common Household Products; wgal.com; Dec 21, 2011
Tiny Batteries Are A Hazard for Kids; federalwaymirror.com; Dec 21, 2011
Tiny Batteries Pose Risk for Kids; mynorthwest.com; Dec 21, 2011
Poison Center Alerts Families to 11 Holiday Dangers; syracuse.com; Dec 21, 2011
Injuries, Deaths Due to Swallowed Button Batteries on The Rise; thespec.com; Dec 20, 2011
Canadians Warned about Dangers of Button Batteries; Benzinga; Dec 19, 2011
Poor Vision: Risk of Swallowing Batteries; upi.com; Dec 19, 2011
For The Holidays, Let Your Kids Be Merry, but also Let Them Be Safe; indystar.com; Dec 18, 2011
Holiday Dangers: It's Not The Poinsettia You Need To Worry about; theglobeandmail.com; Dec 18, 2011
Safe Kids NC Reminds Parents Not to Toy with Safety; insurancenewsnet.com; Dec 17, 2011
Safe Kids NC Warns of Battery Ingestion Dangers; ncdoi.com; Dec 16, 2011
Cuddleudgs Offer Advice for Future Moms; theledger.com; Dec 16, 2011
Area Children's Hospital Offers Toy Safety Tips; fox28.com; Dec 15, 2011
Toy Safety Tips Help Protect Kids; health.usnews.com; Dec 15, 2011
State Fire Marshall Goodwin Has Strict Orders for A Safe Holiday Season; islandgazettet.net; Dec 14, 2011
Make The Holidays Safer for Children; thetandd.com; Dec 13, 2011
How to Keep Children Safe from Button Batteries; mlive.com; Dec 12, 2011
Shopping for Toys? How To Make Sure They Are Safe; Dec 11, 2011
Strategies for Happy and Safe Holiday Visits; news.consumerreports.org; Dec 9, 2011
Warning for Parents: Lithium "Button" Battery Can Burn Children; twelve.tv; Dec 7, 2011
Parents Warned over "Button Battery" Dangers; scoop.co.nx; Dec 7, 2011
Battery Safety for Children - The Dangers of Lithium Button Batteries; myeastvalleymommy.com; Dec 1, 2011
The Dangers of Swallowing Button Batteries; abclocal.go.com; Nov 30, 2011
Button Batteries Can Cause Serious Injury; upi.com; Nov 29, 2011
Shop Safe: Your Guide to Recalled Products; oakpark.patch.com; Nov 28, 2011
Child Dangers Tied to Button Batteries; heraldtribune; Nov 26, 2011
Button Batteries Can Be Fatal to Kids If Ingested, Experts Warn; chicagotribune.com; Nov 22, 2011
Choking Hazards Are A Concern for Holidays; timesfreepress.com; Nov 22, 2011
Button Batteries Can Be Fatal to Kids If Ingested; chicagotribune.com; Nov 22, 2011
Button Batteries Pose A Risk; woodfordtimes.com; Nov 22, 2011
Button Batteries Pose Serious Health Risk to Infants; kmvt.com; Nov 21, 2011
Mom Grateful to Hospital Staff; Little boy Doing Fine after Swallowing Battery; simcoe.com; Nov 21, 2011
More Children Swallowing Batteries, U.S. Group Warns; torontosun.com; Nov 18, 2011
Warning: Holiday Hazards Hidden in Toy Cards; healthnewsdigest.com; Nov 16, 2011
Deck The Halls, and Childproof Them Too; medil.northwestern.edu; Nov 16, 2011
Toddler Undergoes 18 operations A Year for Horrific Burns after Swallowing Small Lithium Battery from TV Remote Control; asiantown.net; Nov 15, 2011
Toddler Fights for Life after Swallowing Battery; cafemom.com; Nov 14, 2011
Pay It Forward: Toddler in ICU after Swallowing Battery; kpho.com; Nov 14, 2011
Baby Swallowed A Battery And after 18 Operations Is Not Recovered; m24digital.com; Nov 14, 2011
Baby Has 18 Surgeries after Swallowing A Battery; yourjewishnews.com; Nov 14, 2011
Boy, 2, Burns Esophagus after Swallowing Battery; foxnews.com; Nov 13, 2011
Button Battery Posing Serious Threat to Children; wptv.com; Nov 4, 2011
Button Batteries Can Be Difficult to Detect When Swallowed by Children; wptv.com; Nov 4, 2011
Hidden Dangers Are Found in Button Batteries; wvec.com; Nov 3, 2011
Dangers of Lithium Button Batteries; todayszaman.com; Oct 4, 2011
Swallowing Button Batteries Can Be Serious; childrenshospital.vanderbilt.org; Sep 27, 2011
Button Batteries; Small, Deadly, in Many Children's Toys; wkyc.com; Sep 14, 2011
Kids Die after They Swallow Button Batteries; jennstrathman.com; Sep 14, 2011
The Dangers of Button Batteries; stlouis.cbslocal.com; Sep 13, 2011
The Most Dangerous Tech Products; techlicious.com; Sep 7, 2011
Lithium Batteries Pose Danger to Kids; msnbc.com; Aug 31, 2011
Button Battery Burns Baby's Throat; stargazette.com
Emmett's Fight: Button Battery Ingestion Awareness; emmettsfight.org
Peoria Family Warns of Hazards of Button Batteries; azcentral.com; Aug 7, 2011
Toddler Almost Died before Simple Source of Illness Discovered; The Stir; July 28, 2011
Tiny Lithium Battery nearly Kills Deer Isle Toddler; bangordailynews.com; July 24, 2011
2 Wants to Know Investigates: Button Batteries; digtriad.com; July 22, 2011
Doctors Warn Parents about Button Batteries; ABC30; June 30, 2011
Doctors Issue Warning about Button Batteries; wtsp.com; June 29, 2011
Senate Bill Seeks Regulation for Button-Cell Batteries; ConsumerReports.org; June 13, 2011
Round Up: Small Batteries Can Be A Safety Hazard.; stcloud.injuryboard.com; April 28, 2011
Button-cell Battery Dangers: Dr. Toby Litovitz; ConsumerReports.org; April 14, 2011
Teen Damaged by Watch Battery, Hospital Issues Warning; montreal.ctv.ca; March 25, 2011
CPSC Issues New Warning on Button Batteries; consumerreports.org; March 24, 2011
If You Could Fix this, Why Wouldn't You? komonews.com; November 23, 2010
Swallowing Disc Batteries Can Cause Damage Quickly; boston.com; September 27, 2010
Things Growing in Lungs; Everything Health; September 26, 2010
Toy Recall, Report Signal Small-Battery Dangers; heraldextra.com; September 26, 2010
Toy Recall, Report Signal Small-Battery Dangers; medinacountymoms.com; September 21, 2010
Swallowed Disc Battery Requires Surgery; UPI.com; September 21, 2010
Button Batteries Reason behind Chuck E Cheese Recall; Examiner.com; September 21, 2010
Button Batteries, A Rising Risk, Force Chuck E. Cheese Toy Recall, csmonitor.com; September 21, 2010
Swallowing Disc Batteries Can Damage Kids' Esophagus; theMoneyTimes.com; September 21, 2010
Swallowing Batteries Not Safe for Infants; TopNews.us; September 21, 2010
Disc Battery Ingestion May Cause Severe Injuries in Babies; bio-medicine.org; September 21, 2010
Disc Battery Ingestion Poses Hazards to Kids; medpagetoday.com; September 20, 2010
Disc Battery Ingestion May Cause Severe Injuries in Babies; usnews.com; September 20, 2010
Toy Recall: Report Says Small Batteries Are A Rising Danger; huffingtonpost.com; September 20, 2010
Toy Recall, Report Signal Small-Battery Dangers; medicalxpress.com; September 20, 2010
Toy Recall, Report Signal Small-Battery Dangers; signonsandiego.com; September 20, 2010
Button Batteries Pose Growing Risk to Kids, Report Suggests; msnbc.msn.com; September 20, 2010
Toy Recall, Report Signal Small-Battery Dangers; businessweek.com; September 20, 2010
Toy Recall, Report Signal Small-Battery Dangers; parentdish.com; September 20, 2010
Toy Recall, Report Signal Small-Battery Dangers; esiencenews.com; September 20, 2010
Latest Toy Recall and Report Signal Small-Battery Dangers; thehawkeye.com; September 20, 2010
Toy Recall, Report Signal Small-Battery Dangers; carmitimes.com; September 20, 2010
Disc Batteries Dangerous for Children; WebMD; September 20, 2010
Injuries to Kids from Swallowed Disc Batteries Are No Joke; NPR.org; September 20, 2010
Chuck E Cheese's Recalls 1.2 Million Promotional Toys; September 15, 2010
Pea in the Lung? Try Jewelry, Bones, Dentures among Inhaled Items; USAToday.com; August 30, 2010
Thousands of Toddlers Swallow Button Batteries Each Year; WUSA9.com; August 30, 2010
Back-To-School: More Coughs, Colds and Illnesses; UticaOD.com; August 30, 2010
Button Batteries Risk To Babies And Toddlers; CTVBC.ca; August 19, 2010
Battery Ingestions Among Children Increasing; NBC4; July 20, 2010
The Hidden Dangers of Button Batteries; NashAndAssociates.com; July 14, 2010
Alarming Rise in Major Complications from Button Battery Ingestions; jwatch.org; June 25, 2010
Ingesting Tiny Batteries Can Lead to Big Problems; lacrossetribune.com; June 16, 2010
Swallowing Batteries A Growing Risk for Kids; foryourprotection.com; June 15, 2010
Malaga Toddler Recovering after Swallowing Battery; wenatcheeworld.com; June 11, 2010
Toddler Recovering from Swallowing A Lithium Battery; examiner.com; June 10, 2010
Swallowed Lithium Battery Burns Hole in Toddler's Esophagus; kirotv.com; June 9, 2010
Button Battery Ingestions Causing Increased Fatalities; The Poison Review; June 6, 2010
Lithium Cell Batteries Can Be Deadly to Children; mnn.com; June 4, 2010
Keep Remotes Away From Toddlers During Moving And Packaging; extraspace.com; June 4, 2010
Lithium Cell Batteries: A Real Hazard; achildgrows.com; June 1, 2010
Parents, Beware: Lithium "Button" Batteries Can Kill; rodale.com; June 1, 2010
Small "Button" Batteries Are A Growing Risk for Children; growingyourbaby.com; June 1, 2010
Fatal Battery Ingestion on The Rise; fairwarning.org; June 1, 2010
For Very Young, Peril Lurks in Lithium Cell Batteries; well.blogs.nytimes.com; May 31, 2010
Batteries Can Be Choking Hazards for Kids; knowabouthealth.com; May 27, 2010
Batteries Can Be Choking Hazards; nbc11news.com; May 26, 2010
Tiny Batteries Mean Big Choking Problem for Kids; abcnews.go.com; May 26, 2010
Lithium Batteries A Growing Swallowing Hazard; pagingdrgupta.blogs.cnn.com; May 25, 2010
Battery Ingestion Injuries and Deaths on the Rise; MedicalNewsToday.com; May 25, 2010
Swallowing Button Batteries A Growing Hazard for Kids; TheMoneyTimes.com; May 25, 2010
Battery Ingestion Hazardous for Kids; TopNews.com.sg; May 25, 2010
Lithium Batteries Pose Hazard to Young Children; foodconsumer.org; May 25, 2010
Button Batteries Pose Serious Danger for Children, Elderly; emaxhealth.com; May 25, 2010
Dangers of Tiny Batteries and Children; abclocal.go.com; May 24, 2010
Battery Ingestion Injuries and Deaths on the Rise; aap.org; May 24, 2010
Battery Ingestions Have Devastating Complications; ModernMedicine.com; May 24, 2010
'Button Batteries' Becoming Choking Hazards; abclocal.go.com; May 24, 2010
Button Batteries Are Killing Our Children; examiner.com; May 24, 2010
Button Batteries Causing Injuries and Deaths; wlbt.com; May 24, 2010
'Button' Batteries a Growing Hazard for Children; Reuters.com; May 24, 2010
'Button' Batteries Killing, Disabling Children; MedicineNet; May 24, 2010
Button Batteries Pose Hazard for Children; NPR.org; May 24, 2010
The Health Risks of Swallowing Batteries; wellness.blogs.time.com; May 24, 2010
Dangers of Button Batteries; childrenshospitalblog.org; May 24, 2010
Swallowing Batteries A Growing Risk for Kids; webmd.com; May 24, 2010
Add Small Batteries to Your Baby-Proofing List; blogs.Marketwatch.com; May 24, 2010
More Children Swallowing Batteries; WOWT.com; May 24, 2010
Button Batteries Pose Serious Danger to Children; WLTX.com; March 3, 2010
"Button" Batteries: Safety Risk for Kids; CBSNews.com; March 3, 2010
Child Dies after Swallowing Battery; examiner.com; February 8, 2010
13 Month Old Dies after Swallowing Battery; newsanchormom.blogspot.com, January 13, 2010
Doctors Miss Swallowed Battery That Caused Toddler's Death; journal-news.com; January 12, 2010
Tiny Batteries Can Cause Big Problems for Young Children; USNews.com; October 5, 2009
Fort Lupton Toddler Dies after Ingesting Small Battery; The Greeley Tribune; May 28, 2009
Toddler Dies after Swallowing Game Battery; thedenverchannel.com; May 28, 2009
Act Quickly If Your Child Swallows A Button Battery; AAPnews.aappublications.org; May 2008
Small Batteries Pose Life-Threatening Risks; The News Journal; Apr 11, 2006
Doctors Failed To Notice Dying Baby had Swallowed Battery; Telegraph.co.uk; Jul 1, 2004
Swallowed a battery?
Here are 3 ways to find out what to do:
National Battery Ingestion Hotline:
Your poison center:
Use webPOISONCONTROL
Don’t delay! Batteries stuck in the esophagus can be life-threatening or even lethal. Prompt removal may be required.
Support Us
Your donation to our 501(c)(3) organization enables us to help those who prefer to go online when faced with a poison emergency. Our webPOISONCONTROL online tool and app is a free, confidential, quick and easy way to get expert help. It has guided more than a million users faced with a poison emergency.