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Got New Batch of Hearing Aids Batteries, packaging is also NEW Harder to Access.

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.


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.
 
Well no one is responsible for being stupid.

Local State Operated has signs as your drive on property warning you are entering Sonoran Desert.

Beware of Scorpions, Jalavina, Rattlesnakes, Gila Monsters, Coyotes, Bobcats, etc.

LAWYERS❓
 

Legion

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I once had to take my kid to the hospital because we thought she might have swallowed a button battery. Scary stuff.
 

Whisky

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The reason the warning and safety packaging is that most people have no idea how dangerous button batteries are. The warnings are to scare parents into making certain that their kids can’t get to them. As soon as that battery comes into contact with saliva a chemical reaction occurs that can literally erode tissue, fast. One of the worst calls I ever had on the ambulance was a 18mo old that swallowed a button battery. The kid was literally projectile vomiting blood when we showed up. I somehow managed to get him intubated through the blood and kept him alive while in my care but he died about 3min after we got him to the hospital from internal hemorrhage. Total time from when we think he swallowed the battery to 911 call was about 30min. Total time from swallowing to death was about 1hr. Warning labels on a lot of stuff are dumb. I’ll never say warning labels on button batteries are bad. One of my biggest fears is one of my kids swallows one.
 
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The reason the warning and safety packaging is that most people have no idea how dangerous button batteries are. The warnings are to scare parents into making certain that their kids can’t get to them. As soon as that battery comes into contact with saliva a chemical reaction occurs that can literally erode tissue, fast. One of the worst calls I ever had on the ambulance was a 18mo old that swallowed a button batter. The kid was literally projectile vomiting blood when we showed up. I somehow managed to get him intubated through the blood and kept him alive while in my care but he died 3min after we got him to the hospital from internal hemorrhage. Total time from when we think he swallowed the battery to 911 call was about 30min. Total time from swallowing to death was about 1hr. Warning labels on a lot of stuff are dumb. I’ll never say warning labels on button batteries are bad. One of my biggest fears is one of my kids swallows one.
Interesting, I had NO idea they were deadly. Asked a few weeks ago a friend that works PICU but never answered. I was then wondering how many older adults have cut a finger trying to get these batteries out....
 

Whisky

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Interesting, I had NO idea they were deadly. Asked a few weeks ago a friend that works PICU but never answered. I was then wondering how many older adults have cut a finger trying to get these batteries out....
Don’t get me wrong, the packaging for them is a nightmare and I cuss it every time I have to open one. But this is one instance I feel it’s warranted, it’s not there for adults, it’s there for the kids that can’t read. It amazes me how many of my kids toys use them. When they fall out of the toy is when the kids usually get ahold of them.

I’ll add that the situation I mentioned above was absolutely the worse case scenario. Even the docs at the ED were stunned. They will definitely injure kids pretty badly but the kids usually survive as long as they get prompt medical attention.
 

Legion

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Don’t get me wrong, the packaging for them is a nightmare and I cuss it every time I have to open one. But this is one instance I feel it’s warranted, it’s not there for adults, it’s there for the kids that can’t read. It amazes me how many of my kids toys use them. When they fall out of the toy is when the kids usually get ahold of them.

I’ll add that the situation I mentioned above was absolutely the worse case scenario. Even the docs at the ED were stunned. They will definitely injure kids pretty badly but the kids usually survive as long as they get prompt medical attention.
I, for one, will always prioritize the safety of a child over convenience for an adult.
 

Dave himself

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I had know idea of how bad these batteries are. I know my grandkids have a couple of toys powered by these so I just thought they were child friendly. Ive just contacted my son and daughter-in-law and they are being removed as we speak. Thank you everyone for bringing this to light. I don't want to sound dramatic or anything but this information could have just saved a child's life.
 

Legion

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I had know idea of how bad these batteries are. I know my grandkids have a couple of toys powered by these so I just thought they were child friendly. Ive just contacted my son and daughter-in-law and they are being removed as we speak. Thank you everyone for bringing this to light. I don't want to sound dramatic or anything but this information could have just saved a child's life.
Most kids toys these days will have the battery compartment sealed with a screw, so you need to have a screwdriver to open them. Our scare came when the kid somehow got hold of a digital thermometer and managed to pop the battery door off. The batteries were nowhere to be seen, and we didn't know if it had been stored with them inside or not.

At that point, if there is any chance, you assume the worst, and they need an X-ray ASAP. It was all clear, but I was freaking out for a bit.
 
I'm grateful that my kids are past the age of taste testing every small object. Those packages are almost impossible to open, though, even with scissors like the video shows. My dad uses them for his hearing aides. I think he uses a small wire cutter to get into them.
 
Kids ruin every thing. And social media does as well. Just because other people can't pay attention to their kids i have to buy scissors or a honing system and learn how to keep my knife sharp. An extra expense for me so i can open packaging?

I can understand people are worried about kids but the kids parents should be worried the most. Packaging doesn't need safety, ok theft protection i can understand though. But why are people letting their kids have or be near things in a store that could hurt them? Or around packaged stuff at home that might be dangerous? Or is the thought "their are poor people that might steal this and might not have cabinets or anything to keep our product from getting into their kids hands"

Their kids are their problem and shouldn't affect (i always get these mixed up) me or be my problem.

To me life is a constant learning thing. And my not knowing or me being stupid should only effect(?) me and no one else. And my not knowing or stupidity should not affect packaging...
 

Whisky

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Our scare came when the kid somehow got hold of a digital thermometer and managed to pop the battery door off. The batteries were nowhere to be seen, and we didn't know if it had been stored with them inside or not.

At that point, if there is any chance, you assume the worst, and they need an X-ray ASAP. It was all clear, but I was freaking out for a bit.
Ours was pretty similar except that my oldest took the screw out of the battery compartment (he was 6 and didn’t know any better) to “fix” the toy. 3 batteries went missing. I was pretty sure the older 2 didn’t swallow them but wasn’t sure about the 2yr old. About 15min of frantically pulling couch cushions off the couch and looking under, around, and on top everything in the room ensued. The 6yr old finally admitted they were in his “robot box” where he keeps screws, springs, and other random metal items that he says he’s going to build a robot with.
 

Whisky

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Kids ruin every thing. And social media does as well. Just because other people can't pay attention to their kids i have to buy scissors or a honing system and learn how to keep my knife sharp. An extra expense for me so i can open packaging?

I can understand people are worried about kids but the kids parents should be worried the most. Packaging doesn't need safety, ok theft protection i can understand though. But why are people letting their kids have or be near things in a store that could hurt them? Or around packaged stuff at home that might be dangerous? Or is the thought "their are poor people that might steal this and might not have cabinets or anything to keep our product from getting into their kids hands"

Their kids are their problem and shouldn't affect (i always get these mixed up) me or be my problem.

To me life is a constant learning thing. And my not knowing or me being stupid should only effect(?) me and no one else. And my not knowing or stupidity should not affect packaging...
Something tells me you don’t have kids.
 
The reason the warning and safety packaging is that most people have no idea how dangerous button batteries are. The warnings are to scare parents into making certain that their kids can’t get to them. As soon as that battery comes into contact with saliva a chemical reaction occurs that can literally erode tissue, fast. One of the worst calls I ever had on the ambulance was a 18mo old that swallowed a button battery. The kid was literally projectile vomiting blood when we showed up. I somehow managed to get him intubated through the blood and kept him alive while in my care but he died about 3min after we got him to the hospital from internal hemorrhage. Total time from when we think he swallowed the battery to 911 call was about 30min. Total time from swallowing to death was about 1hr. Warning labels on a lot of stuff are dumb. I’ll never say warning labels on button batteries are bad. One of my biggest fears is one of my kids swallows one.

I had no idea they were that dangerous…are AA/AAA batteries that quick too?

On the subject of hearing aids and batteries, I saw my grandfather and uncle stop using theirs because they no longer had the vision nor the manual dexterity to change the batteries and were too proud to admit it. When it came time for my father to get some, I saw that it was going to be a problem for him as well so I got him a ”Pocket Talker” as a backup and he ended up favoring using it (works on two AAA batteries that last for a whole month).
 
I got the recall on a red dot sight....evidently, I am to believe that if a child gets ahold of my rifle, it could be dangerous, as he/she may home in on where the battery is, work to disassemble the sight with a tool that is stored in the rifle's hand grip, and then eat the battery.
 

Whisky

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I got the recall on a red dot sight....evidently, I am to believe that if a child gets ahold of my rifle, it could be dangerous, as he/she may home in on where the battery is, work to disassemble the sight with a tool that is stored in the rifle's hand grip, and then eat the battery.
I agree, things like this are stupid. So are warnings that a jar of peanuts contains nuts, that a knife is sharp and can cut you, and that cruise control in your car does not steer the car for you (not yet anyways).
 

Whisky

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I had no idea they were that dangerous…are AA/AAA batteries that quick too?

On the subject of hearing aids and batteries, I saw my grandfather and uncle stop using theirs because they no longer had the vision nor the manual dexterity to change the batteries and were too proud to admit it. When it came time for my father to get some, I saw that it was going to be a problem for him as well so I got him a ”Pocket Talker” as a backup and he ended up favoring using it (works on two AAA batteries that last for a whole month).
Alkaline AA etc batteries are not that dangerous. I still wouldn’t want a kid to swallow one but they don’t cause tissue erosion. Did anyone else used to dare your friends to put the terminals of 9v battery on their tongue. It gives you a healthy shock but doesn’t kill you.

The button batteries are all lithium batteries which is what causes the problem. Lithium AA’s etc can cause the same kind of issues but they’re much harder to swallow so not considered as dangerous.
 
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