Panasonic VL2020 Lithium Coin Batteries Recall
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About 8,000 Panasonic VL2020 lithium coin batteries are recalled for lacking child-resistant packaging required under Reese's Law, posing ingestion hazards.
What this CPSC product recall tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by CPSC on June 7, 2026 and geographically references United States. Its severity classification of "high" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - Product Recalls - determines the consumer-protection framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, repairs, or the recall itself) are available to affected consumers and which agency holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
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What Happened
The recalled Panasonic-branded lithium coin batteries violate federal requirements for child-resistant packaging and warning labels under Reese's Law. When swallowed, the batteries can cause serious injuries, internal chemical burns, and death.
Which Products Are Affected
This recall involves Panasonic-branded 3-volt silver VL2020 lithium coin batteries sold in clear plastic bags containing one or two batteries. The brand name and "VL2020" are embossed on the battery. Approximately 8,000 units were sold online at Amazon.com from May 2025 through February 2026 for about $11. The batteries were imported by Proudly American Store, of Canada, and manufactured in Indonesia.
What You Should Do
Consumers should stop using the coin batteries immediately, place them in an area children cannot access, and contact Proudly American Store by email at proudlyamericanstorerecall@gmail.com for a full refund. Consumers will be asked to dispose of the batteries according to local hazardous waste guidelines.
Why This Matters
Button cell or coin batteries that are not in child-resistant packaging can cause serious injuries or death if swallowed by children.
Source
CPSC Recall - U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Original source: CPSC Official Notice ↗
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