June 11, 2026 — An incident report has brought to light concerns regarding Granicell lithium coin cell batteries, specifically models CR2032, CR2016, and CR2025, being sold on major online marketplaces, including Amazon and eBay, without child-resistant packaging and in violation of CPSC labeling requirements. A major distributor reported that Zhuhai Guanli Battery Co., Ltd. dba GRANICELL has allegedly sold over 100,000 such batteries on Amazon in the past month alone, with more than 24 distinct listings for the CR2032 model appearing on eBay.
Product Details
Incident Overview
The incident report, dated May 11, 2026, was filed by a representative of a major micro battery distributor. The report alleges that Granicell, manufactured by Zhuhai Guanli Battery Co., Ltd., is selling lithium coin cell batteries (CR2032, CR2016, CR2025) on prominent online retail platforms, including Amazon and eBay, with packaging that does not meet critical safety standards. Specifically, the packaging is reportedly not child-resistant and fails to comply with CPSC (U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission) package labeling requirements.
The complainant highlighted the significant sales volume, noting that Granicell has sold over 100,000 batteries on Amazon within the last month. Furthermore, more than two dozen separate listings for the Granicell CR2032 model were observed on eBay. The report expresses concern that despite these apparent violations, Amazon has not taken action. While specific URL addresses to the listings were not included in the report due to field limitations, the volume and widespread availability across multiple platforms suggest a broad distribution of these non-compliant products.
Safety Concerns
The lack of child-resistant packaging and proper safety labeling on coin cell batteries poses severe and immediate risks, particularly to young children:
- Immediate Dangers: Small, shiny coin cell batteries can easily be mistaken for candy or toys by curious toddlers and young children. If ingested, these batteries can cause severe internal injuries in a matter of hours. When a swallowed battery gets stuck in the esophagus, it can create an electrical current that rapidly burns through tissue, leading to caustic chemical reactions.
- Long-Term Risks: Injuries from ingested coin cell batteries can include esophageal perforation, vocal cord paralysis, tracheal damage, internal bleeding, and even death. Even if the battery passes through the digestive tract, it can still cause burns and damage if it gets lodged. Survivors may require extensive medical treatment, multiple surgeries, and experience lifelong complications.
- Who Might Be Affected: Young children (typically 6 months to 6 years old) are most at risk of ingesting coin cell batteries. However, anyone with access to these batteries, especially in a home environment with children, is potentially affected by the increased risk due to non-child-resistant packaging. Caregivers who are unaware of the specific hazards or who rely on compliant packaging for safety measures may inadvertently place children at risk.
- Property Damage Potential: While the primary concern is severe personal injury, improper storage or handling of batteries could theoretically lead to short circuits, though this is less central to the *packaging* issue described. The paramount risk remains to human health.
What Consumers Should Do
Consumers who have purchased Granicell CR2032, CR2016, CR2025 lithium coin cell batteries, or similar products, should take immediate action:
- Immediate Steps to Take:
- Immediately check all Granicell coin cell batteries in your possession.
- If the packaging is not child-resistant (e.g., easily opened without tools, scissors, or two opposing movements) or lacks clear CPSC-compliant warning labels, secure the batteries immediately.
- Store these batteries in a high, locked cabinet, out of reach and sight of children, or dispose of them safely and responsibly. Do not leave them in accessible drawers or on counters.
- If you suspect a child has ingested a battery, seek emergency medical attention immediately. Do not wait for symptoms.
- How to Check if You Own the Affected Product: Look for the Granicell brand name and the model numbers CR2032, CR2016, or CR2025 on any lithium coin cell batteries you have purchased from Amazon, eBay, or other online marketplaces. Carefully inspect the packaging for child-resistant features and proper safety warnings and instructions.
- Prevention Measures: Always purchase coin cell batteries that are explicitly marketed with child-resistant packaging. Ensure *all* household items containing coin cell batteries (e.g., remote controls, key fobs, toys, calculators) have secure battery compartments that cannot be easily opened by children. Educate family members and caregivers about the dangers of button/coin cell batteries.
- Reporting Procedures: If you encounter Granicell batteries, or any other brand, being sold with non-child-resistant packaging or inadequate labeling, please report it to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) at www.cpsc.gov. You should also report the non-compliant listings directly to Amazon and eBay.
Manufacturer’s Response
No manufacturer response has been provided in the incident report.
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Note: This information is based on incident reports provided by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. If you find information that is incorrect, please contact us immediately so we can correct the post to reflect accurate information.
Disclaimer: The information provided in this post is not intended to be legal or medical advice. This article is based on publicly available incident reports. The incidents mentioned have not necessarily been independently verified or adjudicated.