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Warnings
Warning
hearing aids and batteries can be dangerous if swal lowed
or used improperly . swallowing or improper use can result
in severe injury or even fatalities . in case of ingestion, con-
tact a physician immediately and the 24 hour national But-
ton Battery ingestion hotline at (202) 625-3333 .
• Keep hearing aids and their parts, accessories and batter-
ies out of reach of children and anyone else who might swal-
low such items or otherwise cause injury to themselves . Do
not change batteries in front of them and do not let them see
where you keep your battery supply . Discard used batteries
carefully .
• Batteries are very small and can easily be mistaken for pills or
the like . Never put a battery or hearing aid in your mouth for
any reason as you may risk swallowing it .
• Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type or
recharged . Dispose of used batteries according to the instruc-
tions .
• Never allow others to wear your hearing aid, as this could
cause permanent damage to their hear ing .
• When selecting a listening program, please remember that
there are situations in which it is particularly important to be
able to hear the surrounding sounds (e .g . traffic, warning sig-
nals) .