Apple made a slight change to its AirTag accessory, which you will probably miss out on the first look. The company added a warning label to the AirTag’s box which states that users should keep the coin-cell battery out of children’s reach due to its severe risk of ingestion, which could lead to injury or death. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced that Apple has added a warning label to the AirTag’s box as well as the accessory itself.
Apple adds a warning label to its AirTag accessory to make users aware of the potential risk
The warning label went unnoticed for some time, but according to the announcement (via macReports), the company made changes after “Reese’s Law” went into effect in March 2024. However, the announcement did not reveal whether the company added the warning label to the AirTags sold in the United States alone or if it is also available worldwide.
If you are not familiar with it, “Reese’s Law” is a code set in place that aims to prevent injuries and deaths caused by circular coin-cell batteries. It is named after Reese Hamsmith, a baby who passed away in 2020 after he swallowed a coin-cell battery from the remote control. Note that Apple has already sold millions of AirTags around the world, and they will now be shipped with a dedicated warning label. Apple also displays a warning in the Find My app when a user is prompted to change the AirTag battery.
Apple is also expected to launch a new version of the AirTag accessory this year, which will also come with the same warning labels. The accessory is reported to feature a built-in speaker that will be even more difficult to remove compared to the current version and a longer range for tracking items. As a whole, users have to be very careful when using their equipment with children. The AirTag is quite small, and the coin-cell battery is even smaller, which could cause severe damage to children when ingested. We will share additional details on the subject as soon as further information is available.
