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🧸 Product FR IE November 24, 2023

LiCB — CR2025-Lithium Battery

Two-pack of 5 lithium CR 2025 button batteries, 3 V. Expiry date July 2027 Product sold online, in particular via Amazon, ASIN B07P5QL45S.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
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LiCB — CR2025-Lithium Battery
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Chemical, Choking
Category
Electrical appliances and equipment
Hazard
The battery packaging can easily be opened, making the button batteries accessible. A child could put the batteries in the mouth and choke, or if they are swallowed, suffer injuries to the digestive tract.
Origin
People's Republic of China

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Other) Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 1024 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
119 days in total
May 17, 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? A small, round lithium battery called CR2025. The loose batteries can be dangerous if a child gets them.

What's happening? The package can open too easily. A child might take out the battery and put it in their mouth.

Does this affect me? If you have small children at home in France or Ireland, this battery could be a risk.

What should I do? Stop using this battery right away. Ask your pharmacist or doctor what to do next.

🤖 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)
LiCB
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical, Choking · Category: Electrical appliances and equipment · Hazard: The battery packaging can easily be opened, making the button batteries accessible. A child could put the batteries in the mouth and choke, or if they are swallowed, suffer injuries to the digestive tract. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
November 24, 2023
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10010732

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?
LiCB — CR2025-Lithium Battery. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical, Choking · Category: Electrical appliances and equipment · Hazard: The battery packaging can easily be opened, making the button batteries accessible. A child could put the batteries in the mouth and choke, or if they are swallowed, suffe...
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on November 24, 2023 by EU Safety Gate.
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: France and Ireland.
▸ How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
▸ 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 ec.europa.eu.

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