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
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Summary: Guangzhou Lichengbei Battery Technology Co., Ltd., dba LiCB, of China is recalling LiCB CR2032 3V Lithium Coin Batteries. Reason: 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.
What is being recalled
LiCB CR2032 3V Lithium Coin Batteries
Why
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.
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.
How serious is it
CPSC does not assign severity classes. Read the hazard and injury details above.
Where it was sold
Sold in the United States at Online at Amazon.com in February 2026 for about $6.
How to tell if yours is affected
No lot or model codes were published. Match the product description above.
What to do
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
Contact: LiCB by email at [email protected].
Recall facts
| Recall number | 26484 |
| Category | Consumer product |
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) |
| Severity | Not classified |
| Status | Announced |
| Recall started | May 14, 2026 |
| Reported | May 15, 2026 |
| Company | Guangzhou Lichengbei Battery Technology Co., Ltd., dba LiCB, of China |
| Company location | China |
| Quantity | About 94,000 |
| Sold at | Online at Amazon.com in February 2026 for about $6. |
| Injuries reported | None reported |
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