Battery Safety

Store batteries safely

Keep all batteries in their original packaging until use. Store batteries in a cool, dry place away from heat, moisture, metal objects, and direct sunlight. Keep batteries out of reach of children and pets.

Button and coin batteries are especially hazardous because they are small and easy to swallow. Never leave loose button or coin batteries on tables, counters, nightstands, drawers, vehicles, bags, or anywhere a child can reach them.

Use batteries correctly

Install batteries according to the positive and negative polarity markings in the device. Do not mix old and new batteries, do not mix battery brands or chemistries, and do not use damaged, leaking, swollen, rusted, or crushed batteries.

Do not recharge batteries unless the package and battery are specifically labeled rechargeable. FORTA alkaline and lithium coin batteries are single-use batteries and should not be recharged.

Secure battery compartments

For devices that use button or coin batteries, make sure the battery compartment closes securely. If the compartment is loose, broken, missing a screw, or easy for a child to open, stop using the device until it is repaired, replaced, or safely disposed of.

After removing used batteries

Remove depleted batteries from devices promptly. For button, coin, and lithium batteries, cover the terminals with non-conductive tape, such as electrical tape, or place each battery in a separate plastic bag before recycling or disposal. This helps reduce short-circuit and fire risk.

Disposal and recycling

Follow local rules for battery disposal. Many communities allow alkaline batteries to be placed in household trash, but recycling is preferred where available. Button, coin, lithium, and rechargeable batteries often require special handling and should be taken to a battery recycler, participating retailer, or household hazardous-waste collection site.

Do not put lithium, button, coin, or rechargeable batteries in regular recycling bins unless your local program specifically accepts them.

Leaks, heat, or damage

If a battery leaks, becomes hot, smells unusual, changes shape, or appears damaged, stop using it. Avoid contact with leaked material, wash skin with water if contact occurs, and follow local hazardous-waste guidance for disposal.

Questions

For FORTA product questions, contact support@goforta.com. For battery ingestion or exposure concerns, use the emergency numbers above instead of waiting for email support.