Tech Desk 
Jan 03, 2025
Apple has added a new critical warning label to its coin-sized Bluetooth tracking device, AirTags.
This development comes after the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) notified the tech giant on January 2, 2025, of lacking warning labels on AirTags, citing a violation of Reese's Law.
Apple violates Reese’s Law
Reese's Law, enacted in 2022, requires warning labels on consumer products with button cell or coin batteries to protect children from ingestion risks.
The law was passed in response to the tragic death of 18-month-old Reese Henson, who suffered severe internal injuries after swallowing a button cell battery.
The CPSC noted that Apple's AirTags met performance requirements for securing the lithium coin cell battery, but units imported after March 19, 2024, lacked the required warnings.
Following the notice, Apple has updated the AirTags' packaging and battery compartment to add warning statements and symbols.
Additionally, Apple has revised the instructions in the Find My app to include warnings about the hazards of button and coin cell batteries each time a user is prompted to change the AirTag battery.
Apple also recommends its users avoid attaching such devices to children's toys and belongings to ensure their safety.
