Petition · past parliament
Ban button batteries from being used in children’s toys.
Closed
66 signatures
What the petition asks
Ban the sale of toys containing button batteries in the UK, swallowing these batteries can be fatal to children.
Swallowing button batteries can be fatal to children or cause life changing injuries. Batteries can burn through the oesophagus quickly and requires emergency surgery.
The Government knows the dangers as there is a www.gov.uk article about this subject.
Why are they included in toys for to children? Remove these toys from sale to reduce the risk of battery ingestion and help save children’s lives.
The Government knows the dangers as there is a www.gov.uk article about this subject.
Why are they included in toys for to children? Remove these toys from sale to reduce the risk of battery ingestion and help save children’s lives.
Timeline
| 5 Sep 2022 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 19 Mar 2023 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
66
Status
Closed
Opened
5 Sep 2022
Closed
19 Mar 2023
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.