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
Key facts
- Agency
- U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
- Recall number
- 26484
- Recall date
- May 14, 2026
- Units
- About 94,000
- Remedy
- Refund
- Firm
- Guangzhou Lichengbei Battery Technology Co., Ltd., dba LiCB
- Made in
- China
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.
Contact: LiCB by email at LiCBCR2032CoinBatteryrecall@outlook.com.
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.
How to identify the recalled product
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.
About this recall
CPSC announced this recall on May 14, 2026. It covers About 94,000 units. The remedy type is refund: the firm will give your money back, usually after you return or destroy the product. Reported incidents: None reported.
Where it was sold
Online at Amazon.com in February 2026 for about $6.
Companies and identifiers
- Manufacturer
- Guangzhou Lichengbei Battery Technology Co., Ltd., dba LiCB, of China
Source and freshness
- Source
- U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) Recalls API
- Official notice
- https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/Lithium-Coin-Batteries-Recalled-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-I…
- Last published by CPSC
- May 15, 2026
- Imported by RecallRadar
- Nov 4, 2026
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