Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2020L01657:reg:9
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2020L01657
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 9
Character Range: 10077–11593

9  Warning requirements for consumer goods with lower risk profile
 (1) This section applies in relation to consumer goods with a button/coin battery if:
 (a) the consumer goods are accompanied by instructions; and
 (b) one or more of the following apply:
 (i) the consumer goods are hearing aids;
 (ii) the battery is fully enclosed in the consumer goods;
 (iii) the battery is not intended to be removed or replaced by a consumer;
 (iv) a specialist is required to install or remove the battery.
 (2) The instructions must have a warning that is clearly visible, prominent and legible.
 (3) The warning must include the substance of all of the following:
 (a) an alert word (such as DANGER, WARNING or CAUTION) with the letters of the alert word in upper case;
 (b) an internationally recognised safety alert symbol;
 (c) a statement to the effect that the battery is hazardous and is to be kept away from children (whether the battery is new or used);
 (d) if the battery is a lithium button/coin battery—a statement to the effect that the battery can cause severe or fatal injuries in 2 hours or less if it is swallowed or placed inside any part of the body;
 (e) if the battery is a non‑lithium button/coin battery—a statement to the effect that the battery can cause serious injuries if it is swallowed or placed inside any part of the body;
 (f) advice to the effect that medical attention should be sought immediately if it is suspected the battery has been swallowed or placed inside any part of the body.