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
For 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, cpsc recall number is 26-484; product is LiCB CR2032 3V Lithium Coin Batteries; recall date is May 14, 2026; hazard is 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 type is Refund, verified against its source on 2026-09-01.
- CPSC recall number
- 26-484 verified
- Recall
- 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 verified
- Product
- LiCB CR2032 3V Lithium Coin Batteries verified
- Recall date
- May 14, 2026 verified
- 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. verified
- Remedy type
- Refund verified
- 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. verified
- Units affected
- About 94,000 verified
- Incidents and injuries
- None reported verified
- Recalling firm
- Guangzhou Lichengbei Battery Technology Co., Ltd., dba LiCB, of China verified
- Manufactured in
- China verified
- Sold at
- Amazon.com in February 2026 for about $6. verified
- Which items are affected
- 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. verified
What the source says
Name of Product: LiCB CR2032 3V Lithium Coin Batteries 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: Refund Recall Date: May 14, 2026 Units: About 94,000
— cpsc.gov, retrieved 2026-09-01
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CPSC recall number
Recall number: 26-484
Recall
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
Product
Name of Product: LiCB CR2032 3V Lithium Coin Batteries
Recall date
Recall Date: May 14, 2026
Hazard
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 type
Remedy: Refund
What to do
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.
Units affected
Units: About 94,000
Incidents and injuries
Incidents/Injuries: None reported
Recalling firm
Manufacturer(s): Guangzhou Lichengbei Battery Technology Co., Ltd., dba LiCB, of China
Manufactured in
Manufactured In: China
Sold at
Sold Online At: Amazon.com in February 2026 for about $6.
Which items are affected
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.
— all from cpsc.gov, retrieved 2026-09-01
Sources
- cpsc.govhttps://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/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
- saferproducts.govhttps://www.saferproducts.gov/RestWebServices/Recall?RecallDateStart=2026-01-01&format=json