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
By MPB Safety Desk · Reviewed by Faruk Talmaç
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.
What parents need to know
This recall concerns Panasonic-branded lithium coin batteries. These are three-volt silver batteries that were sold in clear plastic bags, typically containing one or two batteries. The brand name and "VL2020" are embossed on the battery itself.
These batteries have been recalled because they are not in child-resistant packaging and do not have the required warning labels. If a child swallows a button cell or coin battery, it can cause serious internal chemical burns and potentially lead to death.
If you have these coin batteries, please stop using them immediately. Keep them out of reach of children and refer to the official recall notice for instructions on how to obtain a refund and properly dispose of the batteries according to local hazardous waste guidelines.
Recall details
From the official U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission record
- Recall number
- #26510
- Recall date
- Units affected
- About 8,000
- 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
- Products and models
- VL2020 Lithium Coin Batteries
- Sold at
- Online at Amazon.com from May 2025 through February 2026 for about $11.
- Consumer contact
- Proudly American Store by email at [email protected].
Recall details are summarized from official government sources and reviewed by our editors before publishing. Information can change after publication — always confirm the current status, affected models, and remedy instructions in the official U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission notice before acting.