Although it will be some time before the first AirTag users have to replace their tracker's battery, Apple has now issued a warning.
According to an Apple support document related to replacing the AirTag battery, users should avoid purchasing button cell batteries with a bitter coating. is called it in it:
CR2032 batteries with bitter coatings may not work with the AirTag or other battery-powered products, depending on the orientation of the coating in relation to the battery contacts.
The special treatment is used by some battery manufacturers to prevent children from swallowing the small energy sources. Bitters are non-toxic chemicals that smell or taste bitter and are commonly used to prevent the ingestion or inhalation of potentially dangerous products. The chemicals used by battery manufacturers react with saliva to create an unpleasant taste.
AirTag: Regulatory authority warns parents
Apple has now made the support page available after Australia consumer warning urging parents to keep the AirTag away from children because the easily accessible battery poses a choking hazard. In the warning, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission cited the ease with which AirTag can be opened to reveal the small CR2032 battery. To open the AirTag, the user simply presses the stainless steel battery cover, twists it anti-clockwise until it stops rotating, and lifts it off. So the technique is pretty simple. As a result, at least one Australian retailer has pulled the product from shelves because they have the same concerns as the ACCC. Are you looking for suitable AirTag cases? Then take a look at Amazon. In our AirTag list you will find the trackers and accessories from Apple and third-party providers - enjoy browsing. (Photo by hadrian / Bigstockphoto)
