Critical Alert
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
The CPSC record for this recall reports no injuries. Consumers should stop using this product and follow the recall remedy.
Source: CPSC
CriticalRecall #26510
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
Proudly American Store, of Canada · VL2020 Lithium Coin Batteries
Product 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.
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 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.
Refund
411 Press Analysis
Proudly American Store, of Canada is recalling about 8,000 units of VL2020 Lithium Coin Batteries. The CPSC announced this recall on May 28, 2026. The recalled coin batteries are not in child-resistant packaging and do not bear the warning labels required under Reese's Law. The CPSC’s incident record for this recall states that no injuries have been reported. Consumers are urged to stop use immediately and obtain a full refund. Anyone who has experienced problems with this product should file a report with the CPSC at SaferProducts.gov in addition to contacting the manufacturer.
This recall appears in: Fire & Burn Hazards.
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