Apple has quietly introduced an important modification to AirTags that probably went unnoticed by many users. According to the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), the Californian company has added warning labels on the AirTag boxes and in their battery compartment, alerting about the danger of ingesting batteries button type that these devices use.
We tell you the importance of this measure, the reason for its adoption and what it means.
A change driven by “Reese’s Law”
This change is not a coincidence, since Apple implemented the warnings after the entry into force of the “Reese’s Law” in March 2024, a regulation aimed at preventing injuries and deaths caused by small and dangerous button batteries. The law is named after Reese Hamsmith, a baby who died in 2020 after ingesting one of these batteries present in a remote control.
With this new regulation, manufacturers are required to include visible warnings about the risks of these batteries, especially for children. In the case of AirTags, Apple added a warning symbol inside the battery compartment, as well as a label on the packaging that recommends keeping batteries out of the reach of minors.
At the moment, the CPSC has not clarified whether these warnings are present only in AirTags distributed in the United States or if they apply globally. What is certain is that Apple has also taken other additional measures to warn users. Now, every time the system prompts you to change the battery on an AirTag, the Find My app displays a warning about the dangers associated with coin-cell batteries.
Coin-cell batteries, used in many small devices, pose a serious risk to children. If ingested, they can cause internal burns, severe damage, and even death within hours. With the growth of the market for trackers such as AirTags, which are small and easily manipulated, this risk becomes even more important.
This move by Apple not only complies with the new regulations, but also reinforces its commitment to user security. Although many previously sold AirTags do not have these warnings, digital notifications in the Find My app help compensate for this.
The AirTag 2 will be out very soon
In addition to security measures, Apple is expected to launch this year a new AirTag generation. According to rumors, the AirTag 2 will have a longer tracking range and a built-in speaker that is more difficult to disassemble, which will also serve as a measure to prevent misuse in cases of harassment.
This change in AirTags highlights how the technology industry is adapting to stricter regulations to protect users, especially the most vulnerable. Although the update may seem small, its impact could save lives and prevent tragedies like the one that inspired “Reese’s Law.”
With this modification, Apple reinforces its position not only as a technology leader, but also as a company committed to safety from its consumers, a detail that deserves more recognition than it has received.
