Lithium Coin Batteries Recalled Due to Battery Ingestion; Violates Federal Statute for Child-Resistant Packaging of Coin Batteries; Imported by Proudly American Store, of Canada

Recall number

26510

Title

Lithium Coin Batteries Recalled Due to Battery Ingestion; Violates Federal Statute for Child-Resistant Packaging of Coin Batteries; Imported by Proudly American Store, of Canada

Recall date

2026-05-28T00:00:00

Manufacturers

Made in

{"Country":"Indonesia"}

Importers

{"CompanyID":"","Name":"Proudly American Store, of Canada"}

Distributors

Sold at

{"CompanyID":"","Name":"Online at Amazon.com from May 2025 through February 2026 for about $11."}

Products

{"CategoryID":"","Description":"","Model":"","Name":"VL2020 Lithium Coin Batteries","NumberOfUnits":"About 8,000","Type":""}

UPCs

Hazards

{"HazardType":"","HazardTypeID":"","Name":"The recalled coin batteries are not in child-resistant packaging and do not bear the warning labels required under Reese's Law. When button cell or coin batteries are swallowed, the ingested batteries can cause serious injuries, internal chemical burns, and death."}

Remedies

{"Name":"Consumers should stop using the coin batteries immediately, place them in an area that children cannot access and contact Proudly American Store for a full refund. Consumers will be asked to dispose of the batteries according to local hazardous waste guidelines. Note: Button cell batteries are hazardous. Batteries should be disposed of or recycled by following local hazardous waste procedures."}

Injuries reported

{"Name":"None reported"}

Description

This recall involves Panasonic-branded lithium coin batteries. The three-volt silver batteries were sold in clear plastic bags with one or two batteries. The brand name and "VL2020" are embossed on the battery. Panasonic is not alleged to have engaged in any wrongdoing.

Notice

https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/Lithium-Coin-Batteries-Recalled-Due-to-Battery-Ingestion-Violates-Federal-Statute-for-Child-Resistant-Packaging-of-Coin-Batteries-Imported-by-Proudly-American-Store-of-Canada

Last published

2026-05-28T00:00:00

Cite as

CPSC Consumer Product Recalls (U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission), pages.json, sha256 b8a700784225, published 2026-10-01

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