United States
Panasonic-branded VL2020 three-volt silver coin (button) batteries embossed with “VL2020” and sold in clear plastic bags of one or two are affected; about 8,000 units were sold online at Amazon.com from May 2025 through February 2026 for about $11. They were recalled because the batteries are not in child-resistant packaging and lack the warning labels required under Reese’s Law; swallowed coin batteries can cause serious injuries, internal chemical burns, and death. Consumers should stop using the batteries, place them where children cannot access them, contact Proudly American Store at proudlyamericanstorerecall@gmail.com for a full refund, and dispose of the batteries according to local hazardous waste guidelines.
What's being recalled
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.
Manufactured in: Indonesia.
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.
Incidents and injuries: None reported
What to do
Consumers should stop using the coin batteries immediately, place them in an area that children cannot access and contact Proudly American Store for a full refund. Consumers will be asked to dispose of the batteries according to local hazardous waste guidelines. Note: Button cell batteries are hazardous. Batteries should be disposed of or recycled by following local hazardous waste procedures.
Contact: Proudly American Store by email at proudlyamericanstorerecall@gmail.com.
Where it was sold
Online at Amazon.com from May 2025 through February 2026 for about $11.
The official notice
This page is a summary of the notice published by U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, collected from U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Check the original before you act on it.
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