Lithium Batteries

Our battery-operated lights are first and foremost a hobby product for adult miniaturists, designed to bring life and light to your dolls houses and 1:12 scale models. They are not suitable for children under the age of 14 and any batteries or products containing batteries should be kept out of reach of children at all times.

Our 1:12 scale battery light products for dolls houses contain 3v lithium coin cell batteries, also known as button batteries. If swallowed, these can lead to severe chemical burns, perforation of soft tissue, and death.

• Never put batteries in mouth. Swallowing can lead to severe chemical burns, perforation of soft tissue, and death. Severe burns can occur within 2 hours of ingestion.
• Seek medical attention immediately if you suspect a battery has been swallowed.
• If batteries begin to leak or corrode, take steps to prevent skin or clothing coming into direct contact and handle with extreme care.
• Risk of fire and burns — do not recharge, disassemble or incinerate batteries.
• Dispose of used batteries immediately and in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

The Office for Product Safety and Standards (British Government) has produced safety messages on how to keep children safe:

• Larger lithium "coin cell" batteries (about the size of a five pence piece) are the most dangerous. Smaller batteries can be inserted into ears and noses, causing serious injuries if undetected.
• Store spare batteries securely and out of children's reach. Be careful when opening multipacks of button batteries to ensure they do not fall on the floor.
• Know what products use button batteries. Ensure that you know what items in your home use button batteries and check that the compartment is secure. Put products with unsecured compartments out of children's reach.
• Educate older children about the dangers of button batteries — why they should not play with them or give them to younger children.
• Discard dead button batteries straightaway. Dead button batteries can still have enough power to badly hurt a small child. When you remove one, store it securely and recycle it properly and promptly.
• Act promptly if you suspect a child has swallowed a button battery.

Please send queries or comments by email to info@minimumworld.com, by completing a Contact Us form, or by writing to:

Minimum World Ltd
Prospect House 2
Loddon Industrial Estate
Little Money Road
Loddon, Norwich
NR14 6JD
United Kingdom

Customer services: (+44)(0)1508 528950, 10am–3pm Monday–Friday (excluding public holidays).