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VL2020 Lithium Coin Batteries Recall — What Parents Should Do

VL2020 Lithium Coin Batteries Recall — What Parents Should Do
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.
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.
Read the official CPSC notice → Source: CPSC.gov · Always confirm the latest details on the official agency page.

VL2020 Lithium Coin Batteries has been recalled. 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. If you own this, here is what to check and what to do next.

What's being recalled

Product: VL2020 Lithium Coin Batteries

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.

The hazard behind the vl2020 lithium coin batteries recall

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.

(Hazard wording above is quoted directly from the official CPSC notice.)

How to tell if yours is affected

Check the model number and identifying labels described in the official notice before acting. If the details match, treat it as affected. When in doubt, contact the company.

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.

Safe disposal (lithium-ion battery)

This device contains a rechargeable lithium-ion battery. Do not put it in the trash, curbside recycling, or store battery-drop boxes. Contact your municipal household hazardous waste (HHW) center and ask if they accept recalled lithium-ion batteries or devices.

What this means for your family

A recall means the issue was caught and the company must make it right, usually at no cost to you. Take the item away from children now, follow the official remedy below, and keep the model and date details handy when you contact the company.

Official notice

For the complete, authoritative details, see the official CPSC recall notice: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/Lithium-Coin-Batteries-Recalled-Due-to-Battery-Ingestion-Violates-Federal-Statute-for-Child-Resistant-Packaging-of-Coin-Batteries-Imported-by-Proudly-American-Store-of-Canada

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