Stop using nowConsumer product recall · CPSC · Published May 28, 2026
Panasonic VL2020 Lithium Coin Batteries Recalled: Not Child-Resistant Packaging
Panasonic VL2020 lithium coin batteries sold without child-resistant packaging and required labels are being recalled due to risk of serious injury if swallowed. Consumers should stop using and dispose of batteries safely.
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.
“Panasonic VL2020 Lithium Coin Batteries Recalled: Not Child-Resistant Packaging.” GovInfoNow, updated August 3, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1116-panasonic-vl2020-lithium-coin-batteries-recalled-not-child-resistant-packaging. Based on CPSC recall #10790 (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).
The Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on May 28, 2026, that Proudly American Store is recalling Panasonic-branded lithium coin batteries due to ingestion hazards. The batteries lack required child-resistant packaging and warning labels under Reese's Law. Owners should stop using the batteries and contact the importer for a full refund.
How to tell if you have it
VL2020 Lithium Coin Batteries
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.
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. No incidents or injuries have been reported.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show other recent recalls of similar products include LiCB CR2 (May 14, 2026), Luminous Fidget Spinner Balls (May 28, 2026), and Sanlebi Pet Vet Playsets (April 16, 2026).
How to tell if you have this one
Look for Panasonic-branded lithium coin batteries with "VL2020" embossed on them. These were sold in clear plastic bags with one or two batteries.
Brand
Panasonic
Product
VL2020 Lithium Coin Batteries
Category
Consumer product
Based on the official CPSC remedy
What to do — step by step
Stop Using Batteries Now
Immediately stop using the recalled Panasonic VL2020 lithium coin batteries and place them out of reach of children.
Contact Store for Refund
Contact Proudly American Store for a full refund to resolve the issue.
Dispose Safely
Follow local hazardous waste guidelines to safely dispose of the batteries.
Official remedy
What CPSC says 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.
Take action
Contact Panasonic
We’ve drafted a message you can send Panasonic to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 10790 — Panasonic VL2020 Lithium Coin Batteries Recalled: Not Child-Resistant Packaging
Hello,
I own a Panasonic VL2020 Lithium Coin Batteries Recalled: Not Child-Resistant Packaging that is covered by recall 10790 from Panasonic.
The official recall notice states: 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.
I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?
Thank you.
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official CPSC recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 3, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the CPSC notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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