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
Key facts
- Agency
- U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
- Recall number
- 26510
- Recall date
- May 28, 2026
- Units
- About 8,000
- Remedy
- Refund
- Firm
- Proudly American Store
- Made in
- Indonesia
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.
Contact: Proudly American Store by email at proudlyamericanstorerecall@gmail.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 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.
About this recall
CPSC announced this recall on May 28, 2026. It covers About 8,000 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 from May 2025 through February 2026 for about $11.
Companies and identifiers
- Importer
- Proudly American Store, of Canada
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-Battery-Ingestion…
- Last published by CPSC
- May 28, 2026
- Imported by RecallRadar
- Nov 4, 2026
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