CR2032 Lithium Coin Batteries Recalled Due to Battery Ingestion Hazard
Product Recalls - December 11, 2025
Great Lakes Wholesale International Issues Recall for CR2032 Lithium Coin Batteries, Item 00263 Due to Battery Ingestion Risk
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS (December 10, 2025) – A recall has been issued for the CR2032 Lithium Coin Batteries because they pose a serious risk of injury or death to young children.
The recall was issued on November 13, 2025. Roughly 32,600 units were sold prior to the recall.
According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, the button cell and lithium-ion coin batteries are not contained within child-resistant packaging. The packaging also lacks appropriate warning labels required under Reese’s Law.
If a child somehow swallows these batteries, they could be seriously injured or killed. There have not been any reports of injuries at this time.
The batteries were distributed by Great Lakes Wholesale International of Lockport, Illinois.
Liability for Injuries Caused by Button Cell Batteries
Many children are injured every year in accidents involving button cell batteries. According to the National Safety Council, “If swallowed or placed in the nose or ears, button batteries can cause serious injury or death. More than 3,500 people of all ages swallow button batteries every year in the United States. Most pass through the body and are eliminated, but sometimes they get hung up in the esophagus.” Companies that sell button cell batteries or products that contain them should take certain measures to protect consumers.
- Companies should ensure their batteries are in child-resistant packaging.
- Companies should ensure that toys and other devices that contain button cell batteries require a tool to open them.
- Companies should place warning labels on battery packages and products that contain small batteries.
Companies have a legal obligation to ensure that their products are reasonably safe. They must abide by all state and federal safety guidelines. If a consumer product violates mandatory federal safety standards, this could form the basis of a product liability claim. Companies can be liable when consumers are injured by their products that have design defects. They can also be liable for accidents under the legal theory that they failed to warn consumers about danger.
Steps to Take After Being Injured by Button Cell Batteries
It can be difficult to know where to begin after any accident involving button cell batteries. Children routinely sustained serious injuries. Their parents may be left with high medical bills. It is important that the victims of these accidents take certain measures to protect their legal rights.
- Medical Evaluations: The parents of any child injured by batteries should seek a thorough medical evaluation and treatment.
- Evidence Preservation: All of the evidence associated with the accident should be collected and preserved. This will include the item that caused the injury.
- Legal Support: Victims should carefully consider their legal options with an experienced product liability attorney.
Accidents involving button cell batteries are often highly preventable. They tend to involve situations where companies fail to follow safety guidelines. Part of the problem is that many dangerous products are imported from countries that do not have strict safety standards. Any person injured by a faulty consumer product may be able to seek some measure of justice through a civil claim.
Getting Legal Help for Accidents Involving Button Cell Batteries
We at Horwitz Horwitz & Associates were very concerned to hear about the safety issues with the CR2032 Lithium Coin Batteries. It is our sincere hope that all of the affected products will be recalled before anyone is seriously injured or killed. The companies that sell these types of products need to do more to ensure that they are not selling dangerous items to customers.
Have you or someone that you care about been injured in an accident with button cell batteries? Our team of experienced product liability attorneys is here for you. We care that victims are aware of their rights and that those rights are being protected. Whether you just have legal questions or need any type of support, we are here for you. You can reach out to us anytime at (312) 564-4256.
