LiCB CR2032 Lithium Coin Batteries Recalled
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About 94,000 LiCB CR2032 3V lithium coin batteries sold on Amazon are recalled for lacking required child-resistant packaging, posing a risk of serious injury or death if swallowed.
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What Happened
LiCB-branded lithium coin batteries are being recalled because they are not in child-resistant packaging and do not bear the warning labels required under Reese's Law. When swallowed, the batteries can cause serious injuries, internal chemical burns, and death.
Which Products Are Affected
The recall involves LiCB CR2032 3V 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. Approximately 94,000 units were sold online at Amazon.com in February 2026 for about $6.
What You Should 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 by emailing LiCBCR2032CoinBatteryrecall@outlook.com. Consumers will be asked to dispose of the batteries according to local hazardous waste guidelines.
Why This Matters
Button cell and coin batteries that are swallowed can cause serious injuries, internal chemical burns, and death.
Source
https://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 (CPSC Recall Number 26484)
Original source: CPSC Official Notice ↗
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