Button-sized disposable batteries are generally safe, but they can be dangerous if swallowed, especially by children and pets. Now a new law, called Reese’s Law, has been enacted, requiring child-resistant packaging for these batteries. Generally, button-sized disposable hearing aid batteries are safe, but according to the National Capital Poison Control Center, every year in the United States, more than 3,500 … Read More
Exercise Caution When Handling Hearing Aid Batteries
Though rechargeable hearing aids have become more popular in recent years, many people still prefer hearing aids powered by small disposable button-sized batteries. Likewise, many audiologists still prefer standard disposable batteries when comparing them to new rechargeable counterparts because they remain more durable with less chance of repair or failure. In addition, long-term costs of devices with disposable batteries are … Read More
