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Tom Chapman, Consumer Protection Officer in the Kimberley talks about product safety relating to button batteries. Button batteries may look like lollies to a small child and are little enough to be swallowed or be a choking hazard. Battery chemicals can also lead to internal burns when ingested. Listen to Tom’s advice about how to stay safe, how Consumer Protection help ensure products are safe and most importantly what to do if a button battery has been eaten – and that number for the Poisons Information Hotline is 131126.
Tom Chapman, Consumer Protection Officer in the Kimberley talks about product safety relating to button batteries. Button batteries may look like lollies to a small child and are little enough to be swallowed or be a choking hazard. Battery chemicals can also lead to internal burns when ingested. Listen to Tom’s advice about how to stay safe, how Consumer Protection help ensure products are safe and most importantly what to do if a button battery has been eaten – and that number for the Poisons Information Hotline is 131126.