DR. JOCKO, ER PHYSICIANThat little light up toy? Check the battery door.BUTTON BATTERY CHECK
Key points
- CPSC: a swallowed button battery can burn a childโs throat in as little as two hours.
- Toys must have a battery door that needs a screwdriver, coin, or tool to open.
- CPSC has recalled light up toys and costumes because kids could reach the batteries.
What to do
- Check every light up toy or costume for a battery door that needs a tool.
- Own a recalled item? Stop using it and follow the CPSC refund steps.
- Tape used batteries and take them to a collection spot.
When to get help: think a child swallowed a button battery? Go to the ER right away or call 911.
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Free Button Battery Check from Dr. Jocko
That little light up toy? Check the battery door.
Halloween brings glowing rings, wands, and finger lights into the house, and many run on tiny button batteries. Here is a quick check that takes two minutes. Enter your name and email below for the free one page sheet.
- How to check a light up toy or costume in two minutes
- Which recalls to know about
- What to do if a child swallows a battery
- Sources: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Educational only, not medical advice.
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