CPSC recall · Reported May 28, 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
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…
The CPSC recalled This recall involves Panasonic-branded lithium coin batteries. The three-volt silver batt….
Lithium Coin Batteries Recalled Due to Battery Ingestion; Violates Federal Statute for Ch… was recalled and listed by the CPSC in May 28, 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 #26510 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
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 28, 2026
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #26510 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This CPSC action (record #26510) was formally reported on May 28, 2026. The CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for its recalls, so this record carries no agency severity grade, with a current status of Active. The recalling firm is not specified in the federal record. Federal records list the affected scope as About 8,000.
The documented reason for this recall is: 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 … 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 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 … - consumers holding this product should act on that instruction rather than relying on general guidance.
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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.
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 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.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 26510 |
| Date reported | May 28, 2026 |
| Date initiated | May 28, 2026 |
| Recalling firm | Not disclosed |
| Affected scope | About 8,000 |
| 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 Proudly…
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