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
Recall 26484 · May 14, 2026 · Guangzhou Lichengbei Battery Technology Co., Ltd., dba LiCB
94,000
units affected
94,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 26484
- Date
- May 14, 2026
- Company
- Guangzhou Lichengbei Battery Technology Co., Ltd., dba LiCB
- Units affected
- 94,000
- Product
- LiCB CR2032 3V Lithium Coin Batteries
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
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.
What can happen
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.
The fix
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.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported
- Sold at
- Online at Amazon.com in February 2026 for about $6.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled licb cr2032 3v lithium coin batteries?
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.
What is the 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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.