CPSCGeneral Alert
Lithium Coin Batteries Recalled Due to Battery Ingestion; Violates Federal Statu...
Published: May 28, 2026Recall ID: 26510Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / 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.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
VL2020 Lithium Coin Batteries
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/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 |
| Title | 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 |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/panasonicbatt-1.png |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Panasonic 3V VL2020 lithium coin battery |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/panasonicbatt-2.png |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled Panasonic 3V VL2020 lithium coin batteries |
| Hazards › Name | 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. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported |
| Products › Name | VL2020 Lithium Coin Batteries |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 8,000 |
| Recall I D | 10790 |
| Remedies › Name | 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. |
| Importers › Name | Proudly American Store, of Canada |
| Retailers › Name | Online at Amazon.com from May 2025 through February 2026 for about $11. |
| Recall Date | 2026-05-28T00:00:00 |
| 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. |
| Recall Number | 26510 |
| Remedy Options › Option | Refund |
| Consumer Contact | Proudly American Store by email at proudlyamericanstorerecall@gmail.com. |
| Last Publish Date | 2026-05-28T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | Indonesia |