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Energizer Introduces the World's Only, Revolutionary Child Safety Innovation that Prevents Life-Threatening Ingestion Burns
Energizer Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: ENR), one of the world's largest manufacturers and distributors of batteries, today announced the launch of its new Energizer® Ultimate Child Shield™ coin lithium batteries, (sizes 2032, 2025 and 2016), the world's only coin lithium batteries that eliminate ingestion burns if swallowed. This breakthrough technology eliminates the risk of ingestion burns, offering families a life-changing solution to a growing safety concern.
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