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VL2020 Lithium Coin Batteries — recall

Consumer goods · United States · 2026-05-28

Hazard: Battery Ingestion

VL2020 Lithium Coin Batteries, battery ingestion hazard

Country	United States
Category	Consumer goods
Published	2026-05-28
Importer	Proudly American Store, of Canada
Retailer	Amazon.com
Model identifiers	The brand name and “VL2020” are embossed on the battery.
Units affected	8000
Hazard	Battery Ingestion
Hazard description	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.
Non-compliance	Federal Statute for Child-Resistant Packaging of Coin Batteries; Imported by Proudly American Store, of Canada
Remedy	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. _x000D_ Note: Button cell batteries are hazardous. Batteries should be disposed of or recycled by following local hazardous waste procedures.
Recall number	26-510
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	Marketplaces may delist the same or similar products, freeze or force-remove inventory (e.g. Amazon FBA) and notify past buyers.
Self-check for comparable products	Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here.
Rules & standards likely involved	CPSC/CPSIA, ASTM F963 (toys), UL · Full guide →

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