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Being safe with coin batteries

Here at 404 Tech Support, we are gadget and electronics fanatics. Busy talking about the latest and greatest, one topic that often goes unmentioned is safety regarding electronics. Energizer, the National Safety Council, and a campaign called The Battery Controlled are trying to raise awareness of risks from coin lithium batteries. Particularly if ingested by children, these batteries can cause long-term health issues. This video tells one such story:

For more information and safety facts, visit thebatterycontrolled.com. The following infographic nicely summarizes some of the information that needs to get out there.

(Credit: Energizer)