EEMB Lithium Battery Packs Recalled Over Serious Injury Risk for Children

Product Recalls - May 21, 2026

EEMB USA Issues Recall for Its Lithium Battery Packs Over Major Safety Violations and Injury Risk to Young Children

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CHICAGO, ILLINOIS (May 20, 2026) – EEMB Lithium Battery Packs have been recalled because they can pose a serious risk of injury or death for children.

The recall was issued on May 7, 2026. Roughly 312,000 units were sold prior to the recall.

According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, the lithium coin batteries are in pouches that are not child-resistant. This is a violation of Reese’s Law.

If a child were to swallow button cell batteries, this could cause major internal injuries and even death. The affected products were originally manufactured in China.

No injuries have been reported at this time.

Liability for Injuries Caused by Defective Consumer Products

Manufacturers and sellers can face liability in incidents where consumers are injured by their products. This includes instances where a child is injured after opening up and swallowing a button cell battery. It has been long understood that button cell batteries pose a very serious injury risk to children. This is why the Congress passed Reese’s Law. Any consumer product that contains small button cell batteries must be in child-resistant packaging. There are several theories of liability that could be pursued if any child is injured by a button cell battery.

  • Companies could be liable when their products have design defects. When any product violates federal law by failing to utilize child-resistant packaging, this could arguably be recognized as a defect.
  • Another source of liability occurs if a company fails to warn about the dangers associated with the use of their product.
  • Manufacturers could also potentially be liable for injuries if some defect in the manufacturing process contributed to a product being unsafe. In many cases, companies do not choose how their particular products get packaged.

Product liability claims are often pursued as a strict liability offense. In other words, a defendant can be liable for a plaintiff’s injuries if they prove that the product in question is defective. Liability will still apply regardless of the defendant’s intent. It does not matter whether or not a manufacturer or supplier exercised a great deal of care to make their product safe. When considering whether or not any company can be liable for a defective product, courts will also take into consideration the utility of that product.

Steps to Take After Being Injured by Defective Consumer Products

Button cell batteries can be very dangerous to small children and are involved in many serious accidents every year. 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. An electrical current can form in the body, and hydroxide, an alkaline chemical, can cause tissue burns that can be fatal.” A number of actions should be taken after any child is injured from a cell battery.

  • Parents should seek medical attention for their child immediately.
  • All of the medical records related to treatment should be preserved.
  • The packaging and product involved in the accident should be stored in a safe location.
  • The number of other incidents involving the defective product should be investigated.
  • Parents should consult with an experienced product liability attorney.

Injuries involving button cell batteries are often highly preventable. They tend to be the result of companies that choose not to follow safety standards. This could be due to an ignorance of those safety standards. But in many cases, companies are simply trying to save money by whatever means possible. Unfortunately, it is small children who often pay for these mistakes with their bodies and lives. The parents of any child injured by a faulty consumer product are able to seek some measure of accountability through a personal injury claim.

Getting Legal Help for Injuries Involving Consumer Products

We at Horwitz Horwitz & Associates were very concerned to hear about the safety issues with the EEMB Lithium Battery Packs. It is our sincere hope the affected products will be recalled before any child is injured. Companies that sell consumer products should always make safety their number one priority.

Has your child been injured by a defective consumer product? You may have legal recourse. Our team of experienced personal injury attorneys is here to support you. We are committed to helping victims get the medical and financial assistance that they need to move forward with their lives. 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.