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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

U.S. CPSCBurnsChemicalIngestionSold on AmazonMay 28, 2026
Recalled Panasonic 3V VL2020 lithium coin battery
Recalled Panasonic 3V VL2020 lithium coin battery
Recalled Panasonic 3V VL2020 lithium coin batteries
Recalled Panasonic 3V VL2020 lithium coin batteries

Photos from the official notice: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission · image rights

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, the ingested batteries can cause serious injuries, internal chemical burns, and death.

Remedy

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.

Refund

Incidents & injuries

None reported

Product 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.

Sold on

Online at Amazon.com from May 2025 through February 2026 for about $11.

Contact the company

Proudly American Store by email at [email protected].

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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