Critical Alert
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
This recall is associated with reported fatalities. Consumers should take immediate action.
Source: CPSC
CriticalRecall #26484
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
Guangzhou Lichengbei Battery Technology Co., Ltd., dba LiCB, of China · LiCB CR2032 3V Lithium Coin Batteries
Product Description
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.
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.
Remedy
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.
Refund
411 Press Analysis
Consumers should immediately stop using LiCB CR2032 3V Lithium Coin Batteries, according to a recall announced on May 14, 2026 by the CPSC. This recall covers about 94,000 and has been linked to fatalities. The recalled coin batteries are not in child-resistant packaging and do not bear the warning labels required under?Reese's Law. Affected consumers should obtain a full refund by contacting Guangzhou Lichengbei Battery Technology Co., Ltd., dba LiCB, of China. 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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