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
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Summary: Proudly American Store, of Canada is recalling VL2020 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
VL2020 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 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.
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 from May 2025 through February 2026 for about $11.
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 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
Contact: Proudly American Store by email at [email protected].
Recall facts
| Recall number | 26510 |
| Category | Consumer product |
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) |
| Severity | Not classified |
| Status | Announced |
| Recall started | May 28, 2026 |
| Reported | May 28, 2026 |
| Company | Proudly American Store, of Canada |
| Company location | Indonesia |
| Quantity | About 8,000 |
| Sold at | Online at Amazon.com from May 2025 through February 2026 for about $11. |
| Injuries reported | None reported |
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