Amazon customers in the United States who have young children are advised to promptly inspect any batteries in their possession, as per regulatory guidance.
The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (USCPSC) has issued a recall alert for coin batteries that were distributed on Amazon under the brand name ‘JUNPOWER Household Batteries’. Specifically, the Junpower CR2032 20-pack of batteries, packaged as model 2023-V3, is being recalled due to improper packaging.
Sold as four packs containing five batteries each, from December 2023 to September 2024, these batteries typically ranged in price from $8 to $9. The faulty packaging could potentially allow young children to access the batteries and ingest them accidentally, posing a serious risk of injury or fatality.
According to the USCPSC notice released on July 2, consumers are urged to discontinue using the recalled coin batteries immediately, secure them in an area inaccessible to children, and contact Junpower for a complimentary replacement battery.
Consumers are advised to visit Junpower’s recall webpage and adhere to the outlined instructions for registering the recall. They will be required to mark the product with the date, their initials, and the term “Recalled” using a permanent marker. Subsequently, consumers should submit a photo of the marked product and properly dispose of the batteries to receive a replacement.
As of now, the USCPSC has not received any reports of injuries related to these batteries. Approximately 67,000 units were sold online before the recall was initiated.