An urgent recall has been issued with a warning which states ‘consumers should stop using the recalled coin batteries immediately’ and ‘place them in an area that children cannot access’
Amazon shoppers with young children in America should check any batteries in the house urgently, according to regulators.
The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (USCPSC) has issued a recall notice on coin batteries sold on Amazon under the label ‘JUNPOWER Household Batteries’. The agency said the Junpower CR2032 20-pack of batteries, in specific packaging model 2023-V3, is subject to the recall due to incorrect packaging.
The product was sold as four packs with five batteries inside each, from December 2023 to September 2024, typically for between $8 and $9. The incorrect packaging means young children can open the packets and accidentally swallow a battery, which could cause serious injury or death.
The USCPSC notice posted on July 2 said: “Consumers should stop using the recalled coin batteries immediately, place them in an area that children cannot access and contact Junpower for a free replacement battery.
“Consumers should visit Junpower’s recall page and follow instructions to register for the recall.
“Consumers will be asked to write in permanent marker the date, their initials and the word “Recalled” on the product. Consumers should submit a photo of the marked product and properly dispose of the batteries to receive a replacement battery.”
The USCPSC said no injuries have been reported in relation to the batteries at this stage. Reportedly, 67,000 units were sold online before the recall was issued.
