January 3, 2025 – Following an agreement with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Apple has announced that it will be adding warning labels to the packaging of its AirTag devices. This measure, aimed at protecting children from the potential dangers of ingesting button batteries, comes as a response to the upcoming “Reese’s Law,” which is set to take effect in March 2024.
The new law, named in honor of Reese Hamsmith who tragically passed away in 2020 after accidentally swallowing a button battery from a remote control, seeks to prevent child injuries and fatalities caused by these small batteries. While the CPSC has not yet clarified whether the warning labels will be required only in the United States or globally, Apple’s decision to include them demonstrates a proactive approach to safety.
In addition to the warning labels on packaging, Apple has also implemented a safety feature within its “Find My” application. Users will now receive a warning about the dangers of button batteries every time they are prompted to replace the battery in their AirTag. This added measure is designed to maximize user safety, particularly for children.
By incorporating these warnings into its product packaging, battery compartment, and “Find My” app, Apple is taking a multifaceted approach to enhancing the safety of AirTag batteries and preventing potential harm to children from accidental ingestion of button batteries.
