So I wrote folk at RayOVac to ask why the change, and got any tips tp make accessing batteries easier. Interesting Reply.
"Many thanks for you feedback on the new child-resistant packaging.
We have changed the packaging format to be in compliance with Reese’s Law, which states that all button, coin and hearing aid batteries – and devices powered by those batteries – must be contained in child-resistant packaging that features specific warning copy.
The products have been subject to rigorous independent tests, confirming that the new packaging is 100% child resistant*, and zero batteries were accessed by children during CRP testing.*
The new plastic dial includes additional staking points for extra security. By that nature it does mean that there will be a difference for users in how to access batteries in the pack, compared to previous packaging. The independent testing also showed that 99% of seniors were able to open the pack for the first time in under one minute*. On the second attempt, this time halved* so we found that consumers become faster with more familiarity and with instruction.
We want to support everyone through the transition to child-resistant packaging and have prepared the following video that shows you how to open the pack.
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Anyone ever hear of this New Law? All I know was maybe 15 years ago when getting first hearing aids, go big lecture on how dangerous there AirCell Batteries were to Children, Animals, or Anyone who make ingest em.
If you use hearing aids, or device that take these mini batteries, please dispose of em in place not accessible to children, adults, or animals who mach think they are food.
"Many thanks for you feedback on the new child-resistant packaging.
We have changed the packaging format to be in compliance with Reese’s Law, which states that all button, coin and hearing aid batteries – and devices powered by those batteries – must be contained in child-resistant packaging that features specific warning copy.
The products have been subject to rigorous independent tests, confirming that the new packaging is 100% child resistant*, and zero batteries were accessed by children during CRP testing.*
The new plastic dial includes additional staking points for extra security. By that nature it does mean that there will be a difference for users in how to access batteries in the pack, compared to previous packaging. The independent testing also showed that 99% of seniors were able to open the pack for the first time in under one minute*. On the second attempt, this time halved* so we found that consumers become faster with more familiarity and with instruction.
We want to support everyone through the transition to child-resistant packaging and have prepared the following video that shows you how to open the pack.
Anyone ever hear of this New Law? All I know was maybe 15 years ago when getting first hearing aids, go big lecture on how dangerous there AirCell Batteries were to Children, Animals, or Anyone who make ingest em.
If you use hearing aids, or device that take these mini batteries, please dispose of em in place not accessible to children, adults, or animals who mach think they are food.