Button Batteries

Small cylindrical batteries powering multiple types of devices

How toxic is it?

Button batteries have caused death in children. They can get stuck between the stomach and the mouth (esophagus) and destroy the tissue.

Contact the Washington Poison Center immediately.

Common brands & formats

Duracell

Energizer

Panasonic

Contained in:

Remotes

Hearing aids

Greeting cards

Noisemaking books

Many others

What to do