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 ...

Children can suffer serious or deadly injuries after swallowing button batteries, which power a wide range of household items. Physicians say serious injury can happen within two hours, sometimes ...

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 ...

Apple is adding the warnings to comply with a law mandating labels on products with button cell or coin batteries. Apple is adding the warnings to comply with a law mandating labels on products with ...

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 ...