CPSC recall · Reported May 14, 2026
Lithium Coin Batteries Recalled Due?to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Battery Ingestion; Violates Federal Statute for Child-Resistant Packaging of Coin Batteries; Imported and Sold on Amazon by LiCB
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, t…
Guangzhou Lichengbei Battery Technology Co., Ltd., dba LiCB, of China recalled This recall involves LiCB-branded lithium coin batteries. The three-volt silver batteries….
Lithium Coin Batteries Recalled Due?to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Battery Inges… was recalled by Guangzhou Lichengbei Battery Technology Co., Ltd., dba LiCB, of China in May 14, 2026. Reason: The recalled coin batteries are not in child-resistant packaging and do not bear the warning labels required …. Remedy: Consumers should stop using the coin batteries immediately, place them in an area that ch…. Verify recall #26484 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Guangzhou Lichengbei Battery Technology Co., Ltd., dba LiCB, of China issued this CPSC recall-The recalled coin batteries are not in child-resistant packaging and do not bear the warning labels required ….
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- May 14, 2026
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #26484 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
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Product description
This recall involves LiCB-branded lithium coin batteries. The three-volt silver batteries were sold in packs of two, each with five batteries. The brand name and "CR2032" are embossed on the battery and printed on the product packaging.
Reason for recall
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, what to do
Consumers should stop using the coin batteries immediately, place them in an area that children cannot access, and contact LiCB for a full refund. Consumers will be asked to dispose of the batteries according to local hazardous waste guidelines. Note: Button cell and coin batteries are hazardous. Batteries should be disposed of or recycled by following local hazardous waste procedures.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 26484 |
| Date reported | May 14, 2026 |
| Date initiated | May 14, 2026 |
| Recalling firm | Guangzhou Lichengbei Battery Technology Co., Ltd., dba LiCB, of China |
| Affected scope | About 94,000 |
| 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 coin batteries immediately, place them in an area that children cannot access, and contact LiCB f…
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