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Lithium Coin Batteries Recalled Due to Battery Ingestion; Violates Federal Statute for Child-Resistant…
CPSC · May 28, 2026
- Lithium Coin Batteries Recalled Due to Battery Ingestion; Violates Federal Statute for Child-Resistant Packaging of Coin… — CPSC recall announced .
- Hazard: 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,….
- Units affected: About 8,000.
- Remedy: Consumers should stop using the coin batteries immediately, place them in an area that children cannot access and….
- Details as of ; the linked official notice is authoritative for lot codes, VINs, and remedies.
- Agency
- CPSC
- Posted
- Status
- Consumers should stop using the coin batteries immediately,…
- Source ID
- 26510
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.
- Products
- VL2020 Lithium Coin Batteries
- Sold at
- Online at Amazon.com from May 2025 through February 2026 for about $11.
- Incidents
- None reported
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