# 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

**Recall Severity Score:** 60/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Firm | 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 |
| Product | VL2020 Lithium Coin Batteries |
| Recall number | 26510 |
| Recall date | 2026-05-28 |
| Units | About 8,000 |
| 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. |
| Injuries reported | None reported |
| Remedy | Refund |
| Manufactured in | Indonesia |
| Sold at | Online at Amazon.com from May 2025 through February 2026 for about $11. |
| Description | This recall involves Panasonic-branded lithium coin batteries. The three-volt silver batteries were sold in clear plastic bags with one or two batteries. The brand name and "VL2020" are embossed on the battery. Panasonic is not alleged to have engaged in any wrongdoing. |

## Why this score
- Hazard type can cause death or serious injury.
- About 8,000 units.
- Children's product.
- Sold through an online marketplace.

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) Recalls API (https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/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). Last refreshed: 2026-11-04T18:12:00.306Z.
Recall data comes from the CPSC and is summarized automatically; read the official notice before acting. Informational only; not legal advice.