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Battery Regulations 
 
European Union:   
Batteries, battery packs, and accumulators should not be disposed of 
as unsorted household waste. Please use the public collection system 
to return, recycle, or treat them in compliance with the local 
regulations.
 
 
Taiwan:  
For better environmental protection, waste batteries should be 
collected separately for recycling or special disposal.
 
California, USA: The button cell battery may contain perchlorate material and requires special 
handling when recycled or disposed of in California.   
For further information please visit: http://www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate/ 
Safety Guideline for Using Lithium Battery 
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.  Replace only with the same or 
equivalent type recommended by the equipment manufacturer.  Discard used batteries 
according to manufacturer’s instructions. 
 
WEEE Statement 
Under the European Union ("EU") Directive on Waste Electrical and Electronic 
Equipment, Directive 2002/96/EC, which takes effect on August 13, 2005, 
products of "electrical and electronic equipment" cannot be discarded as 
municipal waste anymore and manufacturers of covered electronic equipment 
will be obligated to take back such products at the end of their useful life.