Prismatic 3D Prints Recalls Book Nooks Due to Battery Ingestion Hazard
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Prismatic 3D Prints has recalled approximately 1,770 Book Nooks with Lights because easily accessible coin cell batteries pose a serious risk of ingestion, injury, or death to children.
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What Happened
Prismatic 3D Prints has issued a recall for its Book Nooks with Lights due to a violation of mandatory federal safety standards for consumer products containing button cell or coin batteries. The products include a spare CR2032 lithium coin battery in a circular recess that is easily accessible to children. Additionally, the spare battery was not provided in child-resistant packaging and lacked the safety warnings required by Reese’s Law. If swallowed, these batteries can cause serious internal chemical burns, severe injury, or death.
Which Products Are Affected
The recall involves approximately 1,770 units of Prismatic 3D Prints Book Nooks with Lights. These bookshelf decorations were sold in three designs:
- Fantasy Window
- Gothic Cathedral Window
- Gothic Cathedral Window (set of three)
The items were available in various frame colors (antique gold, pewter, black granite, white marble, and black) and window colors (purple, red, yellow, green, and blue). The base of each unit features a circular recess for a spare battery with the words "extra battery" embedded in the plastic. These products were sold online at Etsy.com from March 2025 through October 2025 for between $25 and $72.
What You Should Do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled book nooks and remove the batteries, placing them in a secure location out of the reach of children. Contact Prismatic 3D Prints to receive a free repair kit, which includes a part to permanently cover the spare battery holder and installation instructions. Batteries should be disposed of or recycled according to local hazardous waste procedures.
Consumers can contact Prismatic 3D Prints via email at prismatic3dprints1@gmail.com with "recall" in the subject line, or online at https://prismatic3dprints1.etsy.com for more information.
Why This Matters
Button cell and coin batteries pose a significant hazard to children if ingested, as they can cause life-threatening chemical reactions within the body in as little as two hours. This recall ensures that the products are brought into compliance with safety statutes designed to prevent accidental ingestion.
Source
For more information, visit the CPSC website. Recall number: 26276.
Original source: CPSC Official Notice ↗
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