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CPSC recall · Reported November 13, 2025

Great Lakes Wholesale International Recalls Select Battery Packs Due to Battery Ingestion; Violates Federal Statute for Child-Resistant Packaging of Button Cell and Coin Batteries

The button cell and lithium coin batteries are not in child-resistant packaging and do not bear the warning labels required under Reese's Law. If a child swallows button cell or c…

Recall #
26089
Affected scope
About 32,600
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Great Lakes Wholesale International of Lockport, Illinois recalled This recall involves Great Lakes Select Battery Packs, each of which displays the name "G… - a moderate-severity action.

Great Lakes Wholesale International Recalls Select Battery Packs Due to Battery Ingestion… was recalled by Great Lakes Wholesale International of Lockport, Illinois in November 13, 2025. Reason: The button cell and lithium coin batteries are not in child-resistant packaging and do not bear the warning l…. Remedy: Consumers should stop using the Great Lakes Select Battery Packs immediately, place them …. Verify recall #26089 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Great Lakes Wholesale International of Lockport, Illinois issued this moderate-severity CPSC recall-The button cell and lithium coin batteries are not in child-resistant packaging and do not bear the warning l….

Moderate
severity level
November 13, 2025
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #26089 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This CPSC action (record #26089) was formally reported on November 13, 2025. It is classified under Moderate severity, with a current status of Active. Great Lakes Wholesale International of Lockport, Illinois is listed as the recalling firm. Federal records list the affected scope as About 32,600.

The documented reason for this recall is: The button cell and lithium coin batteries are not in child-resistant packaging and do not bear the warning labels required under Reese's Law. If a child swallows button cell or coin batteries, the ingested batteries ca… Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. The remedy documented by the agency is: Consumers should stop using the Great Lakes Select Battery Packs immediately, place them in an area that children cannot access and contact Great Lakes Wholesale International to obtain a full refund… - consumers holding this product should act on that instruction rather than relying on general guidance.

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Severity

Moderate

Affected scope

About 32,600

Related Recalls

6

6 from same agency

Product description

This recall involves Great Lakes Select Battery Packs, each of which displays the name "Great Lakes Select" on the back of the packaging, and the item number on the front of the packaging Item Number Description Battery Type Item Price Range 263 Pack of six (6) CR2032 $0.65 to $1.10 264 Pack of nine (9) CR2016/ CR2032/ CR2025 $1.10 to $1.50 265 Pack of nine (9) CR2032 $0.89 to $1.50 271 Pack of thirty (30) Mixed $0.96 to $1.50 272 Pack of forty (40) Mixed Super Alkaline $1.65 to $2.25 276 Pack of twenty-four (24) LR44/357 Super Alkaline $1.10 to $1.50

Reason for recall

The button cell and lithium coin batteries are not in child-resistant packaging and do not bear the warning labels required under Reese's Law. If a child swallows button cell or coin batteries, the ingested batteries can cause serious injuries, including internal chemical burns and death.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should stop using the Great Lakes Select Battery Packs immediately, place them in an area that children cannot access and contact Great Lakes Wholesale International to obtain a full refund. Note: Button cell and coin batteries are hazardous. Batteries should be disposed of or recycled by following local hazardous waste procedures.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class Moderate
Status Active
Recall number 26089
Date reported November 13, 2025
Date initiated November 13, 2025
Recalling firm Great Lakes Wholesale International of Lockport, Illinois
Affected scope About 32,600
Distribution Not disclosed
Official source CPSC notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

Consumers should stop using the Great Lakes Select Battery Packs immediately, place them in an area that children cannot access a…

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  • Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
  • Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
This recall involves Great Lakes Select Battery Packs, each of which displays the name "Great Lakes Select" on the back of the packaging, and the item number on the front of the packaging Item Number Description Battery Type Item Price Range 263 Pack of six (6) CR2032 $0.65 to $1.10 264 Pack of nine (9) CR2016/ CR2032/ CR2025 $1.10 to $1.50 265 Pack of nine (9) CR2032 $0.89 to $1.50 271 Pack of thirty (30) Mixed $0.96 to $1.50 272 Pack of forty (40) Mixed Super Alkaline $1.65 to $2.25 276 Pack of twenty-four (24) LR44/357 Super Alkaline $1.10 to $1.50. Recalled by Great Lakes Wholesale International of Lockport, Illinois. Units affected: About 32,600.
Why was this product recalled?
The button cell and lithium coin batteries are not in child-resistant packaging and do not bear the warning labels required under Reese's Law. If a child swallows button cell or coin batteries, the ingested batteries can cause serious injuries, including internal chemical burns and death.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should stop using the Great Lakes Select Battery Packs immediately, place them in an area that children cannot access and contact Great Lakes Wholesale International to obtain a full refund. Note: Button cell and coin batteries are hazardous. Batteries should be disposed of or recycled by following local hazardous waste procedures.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on November 13, 2025. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 26089.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (26089) against your product. Visit the official CPSC website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
How do I report an injury from a recalled product?
Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records, no number is typed in by an editor. This recall: CPSC, reported November 13, 2025. Severity classes follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC and NHTSA by hazard type), and related-recall context is computed across the full archive. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.