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  1. Three children in Australia have died from incidents involving button batteries since 2013, and more than 40 others have suffered serious injuries. It'll now be mandatory for all consumer goods that contain button batteries to have secure compartments that limit a child's access.
    www.abc.net.au/news/2022-06-22/new-national-saf…
    PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- A growing number of children are being injured by small button batteries, according to new research. The little batteries are found in many items, including remotes, toys, watches and key fobs.
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    Lawmakers introduced legislation to create stronger safety standards for products that contain button cell or coin batteries. The batteries have killed numerous children and injured thousands more, including Denym Hall of Hyattsville, Maryland. She spent weeks in the hospital after ingesting one of the batteries.
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    Australian businesses will have to comply with strict new safety standards for button batteries under new laws which take effect today. There will be fines of up to $10 million for businesses and $500,000 for individuals breaching the laws.
    www.9news.com.au/national/new-australian-laws-o…
    Small button batteries are found in household items like remote controls, thermometers or watches, and can be dangerous if accidentally swallowed by a child. In the first seven months of the pandemic, ER visits related to button batteries rose 93 percent among young children.
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  2. Toy safety risks despite new law with button batteries

    2 days ago · ATLANTA — Despite new safety laws aimed at protecting children, button and coin cell batteries remain a potentially deadly hazard. A Consumer Reports investigation found that many household ...

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  4. Consumer Reports warns of button battery risks in household items

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  6. Consumer Reports: Dangers of button cell batteries in toys

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  9. Call for button battery redesign after new study reveals horrific ...

  10. Button batteries pose deadly risks to children. Doctors want