Great Lakes Wholesale International Recalls Select Battery Packs Due to Battery Ingestion; Violates Federal Statute for Child-Resistant Packaging of Button Cell and Coin Batteries
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2025-11-13). Hazards: burn, ingestion, chemical, non compliance. About 32,600 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 26089 |
| Published | 2025-11-13 |
| Last updated | 2025-11-13 |
| Products | Great Lakes Select Button Cell and Coin Batteries |
| Firm named in the title | Great Lakes Wholesale International |
| Firms | Great Lakes Wholesale International of Lockport, Illinois (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 32,600 |
| Hazard classes | burn, ingestion, chemical, non compliance |
| Remedy classes | refund, dispose, stop use |
| Sold | Downeast Wholesalers Renys, International Wholesale, Lots & More, Northwoods Wholesale Outlet, a Ben Franklin store in Tennessee, and other stores nationwide from September 2024 through August 2025 for between $0.65 and $2.25. |
Description
This recall involves Great Lakes Select Battery Packs, each of which displays the name "Great Lakes Select" on the back of the packaging, and the item number on the front of the packaging Item Number Description Battery Type Item Price Range 263 Pack of six (6) CR2032 $0.65 to $1.10 264 Pack of nine (9) CR2016/ CR2032/ CR2025 $1.10 to $1.50 265 Pack of nine (9) CR2032 $0.89 to $1.50 271 Pack of thirty (30) Mixed $0.96 to $1.50 272 Pack of forty (40) Mixed Super Alkaline $1.65 to $2.25 276 Pack of twenty-four (24) LR44/357 Super Alkaline $1.10 to $1.50
Hazard
The button cell and lithium coin batteries are not in child-resistant packaging and do not bear the warning labels required under Reese's Law. If a child swallows button cell or coin batteries, the ingested batteries can cause serious injuries, including internal chemical burns and death.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the Great Lakes Select Battery Packs immediately, place them in an area that children cannot access and contact Great Lakes Wholesale International to obtain a full refund. Note: Button cell and coin batteries are hazardous. Batteries should be disposed of or recycled by following local hazardous waste procedures.
Incidents and injuries
None reported
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