Apple Receives Warning From CPSC Regarding AirTags, Here's The Repair Step

JAKARTA - On Thursday January 2, the US Consumer Product Security Commission (US Consumer Product Safety Commission) issued a Violation Notification to Apple. The violation is related to the lack of safety alerts on AirTags products, especially related to small button batteries (button cell batteries).

According to a CPSC press release, although Apple had previously met security standards to secure lithium batteries on AirTags, imported products after March 19, 2024 did not include warnings required for its products or packaging.

This date is important because it coincides with the enactment of the Reese's Law, a law that sets safety standards for small button batteries and coins.

Battery buttons like CR2032 lithium 3V, which are used in AirTags, can cause serious esophagus burns if swallowed. The US National Safety Council noted that more than 3,500 people, including children and adults, swallow a button battery every year in the United States.

Apple will soon take steps to fix this issue:

Not only children are vulnerable to the risk of battery buttons, but also pets. Many veterinarians recommend that AirTags not be put on dog necklaces, because of the risk of the product being swallowed.

In 2021, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has warned parents to keep AirTags away from the reach of children due to the risk of strangling.

The CPSC's warning to Apple highlights the importance of user safety, especially regarding products with small key batteries. With Apple's quick steps to meet new safety standards, users can now be calmer. However, vigilance remains necessary, both for children and pets, in the use of this product.