Is duracell — lot de 4 piles lithium cr2032 de marque duracell recalled? — Product safety alert in France (Oct 2023)

duracell — lot de 4 piles lithium cr2032 de marque duracell

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📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso · Source

Duracell — pack of 4 Duracell CR2032 lithium batteries During laboratory tests by the DGCCRF, packaging showed tears larger than the maximum allowed by the international IEC tear test (packaging compliant with EU standards). This poses a risk of battery access. Battery use itself is safe; they include a unique warning sticker and a bitter Bitrex® coating to help prevent ingestion. Action required: return the product to the point of sale.

Barcode (GTIN): 5000394119376

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Archived (older alert)

This alert was reported 1072 days ago and has been moved from our active feed to the archive. The original safety information still applies — we have no confirmation from the issuing agency that the product is safe again. Refer to the official notice for the current status.

📈 Timeline

117 days in total

May 19, 2026 September 13, 2026

Daily snapshot data starts accumulating once the scheduler runs — for now this is interpolated from the agency's first/last dates.

What is this? This is a pack of four Duracell lithium CR2032 batteries. The plastic wrap around them may have cracks bigger than safety rules allow.

What's happening? Tests found the wrapping does not meet the tear-size limit. This could let small children or pets reach the batteries inside.

Does this affect me? If you bought this pack in France, the wrapping may be unsafe.

What should I do? Take the pack back to the store where you bought it. Ask the shop or Duracell for a refund or replacement.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)

Brand(s) / product name(s)

duracell

Agency-published detail

Type: autres · Category: divers · Hazard: intoxication · GTIN: 5000394119376 · lors d'essais en laboratoires par la dgccrf sont apparues des fentes supérieures à la taille maximale du test de déchirure international cei (emballage conforme norme ue). risque d'accès à la pile · l'utilisation des piles ne pose pas de problème de sécurité. elles sont équipées d'un autocollant d'avertissement unique et d'un revêtement bitrex® amer pour aider à prévenir le risque d'ingestion · À faire: rapporter le produit au point de vente · contacter le point de vente · contacter le service consommateur

First published

October 6, 2023

Last refreshed by us

3 months ago

Severity (as classified)

Medium

Official source

https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/12556/interne

All information on this page comes from the official agency notice. We translate and summarise it; we don't add or edit facts.

❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?

duracell — lot de 4 piles lithium cr2032 de marque duracell. Duracell — pack of 4 Duracell CR2032 lithium batteries During laboratory tests by the DGCCRF, packaging showed tears larger than the maximum allowed by the international IEC tear test (packaging compliant with EU standards). This poses a risk of battery access. Battery use itsel...

▸ When was this alert issued?

This alert was issued on October 6, 2023 by Rappel Conso (DGCCRF, France).

▸ Which countries are affected?

The alert applies to France.

▸ How serious is this alert?

Medium risk. A medium risk means harm is possible under certain conditions. Read the notice and act on the recommended steps.

▸ What should I do?

If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.

▸ Where can I find the official notice?

The full official notice is published on rappel.conso.gouv.fr.

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