LiCB CR2032 Lithium Coin Batteries Recalled for Child-Resistant Packaging Violation
Guangzhou Lichengbei Battery Technology Co., Ltd. (LiCB) has recalled about 94,000 CR2032 3V lithium coin batteries sold on Amazon because they lack required child-resistant packaging and warning labels. Ingestion can cause serious internal injuries, chemical burns, and death.
What this means for you
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (button cell batteries capable of causing serious injury or death if ingested) where the hazard—serious internal burns and death from ingestion—is well-established. Although no illnesses have been reported, the severity of potential harm and the violation of federal child-protection requirements (Reese's Law) justify a High rating.
Plain-English summary
LiCB CR2032 3V lithium coin batteries, manufactured by Guangzhou Lichengbei Battery Technology Co., Ltd. (dba LiCB) of China and sold on Amazon.com in February 2026, are being recalled due to the lack of child-resistant packaging and required warning labels under federal law (Reese's Law). When button cell or coin batteries are swallowed, they can cause serious injuries, internal chemical burns, and death.
No injuries have been reported to date. Approximately 94,000 units were sold. The recalled batteries are three-volt silver batteries sold in packs of two, each containing five batteries, with the brand name and "CR2032" embossed on the battery and printed on the product packaging.
Consumers should immediately stop using the coin batteries, place them in an area where children cannot access them, and contact LiCB for a full refund. Consumers will be asked to dispose of the batteries according to local hazardous waste guidelines. Button cell and coin batteries should be disposed of or recycled by following local hazardous waste procedures.
For more information, contact LiCB by email at [email protected].
The recalled product
- Product
- LiCB CR2032 3V Lithium Coin Batteries
- Manufacturer
- Guangzhou Lichengbei Battery Technology Co., Ltd., dba LiCB, of China
- Category
- Consumer Product — Batteries
- Hazard
- button-battery-ingestion
- internal-burns
- child-safety-violation
- Affected units
- 94,000
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.