Critical Alert
EEMB USA Recalls Battery Pouches Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Battery Ingestion; Violate Federal Statute for Child-Resistant Packaging of Coin Batteries
This recall is associated with reported fatalities. Consumers should take immediate action.
Source: CPSC
CriticalRecall #26465
EEMB USA Recalls Battery Pouches Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Battery Ingestion; Violate Federal Statute for Child-Resistant Packaging of Coin Batteries
EEMB USA, doing business as A2batt, Inc., of Redlands, California · EEMB Lithium Battery Packs
Product Description
This recall involves EEMB lithium batteries in individual pouches, models include: CR2025, CR2032, CR2450, CR2477, CR2016, CR1220, CR1225, CR1616, CR1620, CR1632 and CR2025-10. The lithium coin batteries come in a five, ten or twenty size pack. "EEMB" and the battery type is printed on the face of the coin battery. The white pouch has "EEMB" printed in the upper left corner.
Hazard
The lithium coin batteries are in pouches that are not child-resistant as required under Reese's Law. If a child swallows button cell or coin batteries, the ingested batteries can cause serious injuries, including internal chemical burns and death.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the lithium batteries immediately, place them in an area that children cannot access and contact EEMB USA to receive a full refund. Note: Button cell and coin batteries are hazardous. Batteries should be disposed of or recycled by following local hazardous waste procedures.
Refund
411 Press Analysis
Consumers should immediately stop using EEMB Lithium Battery Packs, according to a recall announced on May 7, 2026 by the CPSC. This recall covers about 312,100 and has been linked to fatalities. The lithium coin batteries are in pouches that are not child-resistant as required under Reese's Law. Affected consumers should obtain a full refund by contacting EEMB USA, doing business as A2batt, Inc., of Redlands, California. The CPSC strongly advises checking purchase records and inspecting any matching products in the home. This recall carries the highest severity level due to reported deaths associated with the product defect.
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