Energizer Ultimate Child Shield coin lithium batteries are offered in sizes 2032, 2025 and 2016, and use a non-toxic bitter coating, Color Alert technology that dyes the mouth blue on contact with saliva, and child-resistant packaging to deter swallowing and signal ingestion events.

The design addresses over 3,500 U.S. coin lithium battery ingestion incidents reported annually, particularly among children ages 0-6, where a lodged 20mm cell can cause esophageal burns in as little as 15 minutes and life-threatening injuries within hours.

This product line is now available at retailers nationwide, potentially enhancing Energizer’s brand differentiation and driving sales growth in a market where demand for 20mm coin cells has risen nine-fold over the past decade; pricing details have not been disclosed.