Full Breakdown
Amazon Recall of EEMB Lithium Coin Battery Packs Over Non-Child-Resistant Packaging
5/8/2026, 9:19:03 PM
Recall Overview
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) issued recall number 26-465 for more than 312,000 EEMB lithium coin battery packs sold on Amazon.com from August 2023 through April 2026. The batteries were shipped in white pouches that do not meet the child-resistant packaging standards required by federal law, creating a swallowing hazard for children.
Regulatory Context and Product Scope
Reese’s Law, enforced by the CPSC, mandates child-resistant packaging for all coin and button cell batteries sold in the United States. The recalled inventory includes five-, ten- and twenty-count packs of models CR2025, CR2032, CR2450, CR2477, CR2016, CR1220, CR1225, CR1616, CR1620, CR1632 and CR2025-10, each marked “EEMB.” Prices ranged from $3 to $9 per pack. EEMB USA, also known as A2batt, Inc., is the distributor responsible for the products.
Official CPSC Statements
CPSC officials said the non-child-resistant pouches violate Reese’s Law and that ingestion of button or coin batteries can cause severe internal chemical burns, serious injuries, and death. The agency emphasized that, to date, it has not received any injury reports linked to the recalled batteries, though it continues to monitor the situation. Consumers are instructed to stop using the batteries immediately, keep them out of children’s reach, and contact EEMB USA for a full refund.
Conflicting Reports and Information Gaps
Two of the source reports explicitly note that no injuries have been reported. A third source, however, states “to date, there are reports of injuries or incidents,” introducing a discrepancy about the presence of adverse events. The recall notice provides no specifics on the nature or number of any alleged injuries, leaving a gap in public understanding of the actual risk.
Consumer Guidance
Affected customers should cease use of the recalled batteries, store them in a location inaccessible to children, and arrange for proper disposal according to local hazardous-waste guidelines. Refunds are available by contacting EEMB USA via email at info@a2batt.com or through the company’s online portal.
Verbatim Quotes
- “If swallowed, button cell or coin batteries can cause severe internal chemical burns, serious injuries and death, the agency said.” — U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
- “According to the CPSC, the battery pouches violate Reese's Law, which requires child-resistant packaging for coin and button cell batteries.” — CPSC announcement
- “The Commission adds that if a child were to swallow these button cell or coin batteries, the ingested batteries can cause serious injuries, which include internal chemical burns and death.” — CPSC statement (ABC27)
- “Moving forward, consumers are being to told to stop using the lithium batteries immediately, and place them in an area that children cannot access.” — ABC27 report
