Apple Adds New Warning Label To AirTag After Violating Security Requirements

JAKARTA Apple has taken new steps to improve the safety of AirTag users by adding warning labels to its devices and packaging. The move comes after AirTag was declared to have violated security requirements set in the Reese's Law by the US Consumer Product Security Commission (CPSC).

According to the CPSC's official statement, the breach is related to the lack of warning labels on AirTag products that use lithium batteries in the form of coins. The Reeses Law requires any product with a coin battery or button cell to include a warning label to prevent a fatal risk if the battery is swallowed by the child.

Although AirTag meets performance requirements for battery security, imported units after March 19, 2024, the effective date of the law does not include the necessary warnings on its products and packaging.

In response, Apple has now:

Changes in the Find My app provide more inclusive solutions for old AirTag users who do not have a new warning label on their devices.

Although it is not clear exactly when this change will begin to be implemented, it is likely that AirTag, which is currently being sold, has included a new warning label both on packaging and devices. Updates on the Find My application itself are expected to come along with the new AirTag feature on iOS 18.2.

This move demonstrates Apple's commitment to complying with consumer safety standards, especially in protecting children from serious risks due to the swallowed coin battery. For those of you who have used AirTag, check the latest warning label on your device or on the Find My app.