Certain watches supplied by The Watch Hub | Australia contain a button / coin style battery which can be harmful if swallowed or placed inside any part of the body.

To ensure your safety and the safety of others, please read and be aware of the following and read the instructions and warnings supplied with your watch carefully.

Warning: button / coin style batteries are hazardous and Keep Out of Reach of Children.

  • Swallowing or placing a lithium button battery inside any part of the body can cause severe injury or death in 2 hours or less.
  • Swallowing or placing a non-lithium button battery inside any part of the body can cause serious injuries.

  • Medical attention should be sought immediately if you suspect that your child has swallowed or placed a button battery inside any part of the body.

  • Call the 24-hour Poisons Information Centre on 13 11 26 (Australia) or 0800 764 766 (New Zealand) for fast, expert advice.

  • Regularly examine watches and devices and make sure the battery compartment is correctly secured, e.g. that the screw or other mechanical fastener is tightened. Do not use if the compartment is not secure.

  • Dispose of used batteries immediately and safely out of reach of children.

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Mandatory safety and information standards for button and coin batteries:

  • Consumer Goods (Products Containing Button/Coin Batteries) Safety Standard 2020
  • Consumer Goods (Products Containing Button/Coin Batteries) Information Standard 2020
  • Consumer Goods (Button/Coin Batteries) Safety Standard 2020
  • Consumer Goods (Button/Coin Batteries) Information Standard 2020