EEMB Coin Batteries Recalled — 312,000 Packs Sold on Amazon Pose Death Risk for Children

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has recalled more than 312,000 packs of EEMB lithium coin batteries sold on Amazon because the packaging violates a federal child safety law. The batteries come in small, flat pouches that a child can easily open, giving direct access to coins or button cells that are extremely dangerous if swallowed.

The batteries were sold exclusively on Amazon between August 2023 and April 2026, in packs of 5, 10, or 20, for between $3 and $9 per pack.

Why Are These Batteries Dangerous?

Coin and button cell batteries look harmless — small, flat, and round. But if a child swallows one, the consequences can be catastrophic. When a coin battery gets stuck in a child’s throat or digestive tract, it generates an electric current that causes a chemical reaction with the surrounding tissue.

This reaction produces sodium hydroxide (a corrosive chemical) that burns tissue from the inside. The damage can begin within two hours of swallowing and the injuries are not always visible right away. Coin battery ingestion has caused:

• Severe burns to the esophagus, throat, and airway
• Holes burned through the esophagus or stomach
• Damage to the vocal cords and windpipe
• Death

These injuries can happen even with used or partially discharged batteries. No level of charge is safe if the battery is swallowed.

Which Batteries Were Recalled?

The recall covers multiple common battery sizes sold under the EEMB brand. The affected models are:

• CR2016, CR2025, CR2032 (the most common button cells, used in remotes, key fobs, and toys)
• CR2025-10, CR2450, CR2477
• CR1220, CR1225, CR1616, CR1620, CR1632

All of these were sold in 5-pack, 10-pack, and 20-pack pouches on Amazon from August 2023 through April 2026. If you have EEMB batteries at home that you purchased on Amazon, check to see if they match any of the models listed above.

What Should You Do Right Now?

• Move the batteries immediately to a location completely out of reach of children — ideally a locked drawer or high cabinet.
• Check your order history on Amazon if you are not sure whether you purchased EEMB batteries.
• Stop giving these batteries to children as replacements in toys or other devices until the packaging issue is resolved.
• Request your refund. EEMB USA is offering full refunds. Contact them at info@a2batt.com or visit eemb.com/recall.
• Call 911 immediately if your child has swallowed or may have swallowed a battery. Do not wait for symptoms to appear.

Was Your Child Injured?

If a child in your household swallowed a coin battery from these recalled packs and was injured, your family may have legal options. Battery ingestion injuries are serious, often requiring emergency surgery, lengthy hospital stays, and long-term medical care.

Companies that sell products without required child safety packaging can be held responsible when children are hurt as a result. If a failure to follow the law led to your child’s injury, a lawyer may be able to help.

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