Panasonic Lithium Coin Batteries
Panasonic VL2020 lithium coin batteries are recalled for lacking child-resistant packaging, posing a severe ingestion and chemical burn risk.
Immediately stop using the recalled batteries and keep them out of reach of children. Contact Proudly American Store for instructions on how to receive a full refund.
Recall at a glance
- Units affected
- About 8,000
- Reported incidents
- None reported
- Contact
- Proudly American Store by email at proudlyamericanstorerecall@gmail.com.
Why it was recalled
These Panasonic-branded three-volt lithium coin batteries are being recalled because they lack child-resistant packaging and required warning labels as mandated by Reese's Law. Ingesting these batteries can cause severe internal chemical burns, serious injury, or death. The affected batteries are embossed with the brand name and the model number VL2020.
Is mine affected?
This recall covers the product below. If you have it, yours is affected.
Panasonic VL2020 Lithium Coin Battery
Where it was sold
Online at Amazon.com from May 2025 through February 2026 for about $11.
Distributed nationwide.
Timeline
- Announced by CPSC
- Listed on Recall Canary
- Summary updated
Official source
Editorial summary by Recall Canary · summary updated 2026-07-08 · primary source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission