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🧸 Product FR SI December 22, 2023

Maxell — MAXELL CR 2032

Pack of 5 lithium button batteries, CR2032. The product is sold online in particular via Amazon, ASIN B079R73R3G, via eBay: 256043302059, Aliexpress: 1005003094532820, Rakuten: 75430416 and Cdiscount: 3664314129702.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Maxell — MAXELL CR 2032
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Chemical, Choking
Category
Electrical appliances and equipment
Hazard
The packaging is not childproof, which could result in the button cells being accessible to children. A child could put the batteries in the mouth, which could cause choking and damage to the digestive tract if they are swallowed.
Origin
Japan

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Other) Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
  • ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Distributor) Making the marketing of the product subject to prior conditions
  • ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Retailer) Recall of the product from end users
Barcode (GTIN): 4902580131258
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 996 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? These are small, round batteries called CR 2032. They power many small devices like watches or remote controls.

What's happening? The plastic package these batteries come in is not safe for children. A child could open it and swallow a battery.

Does this affect me? If you have small children at home in France or Slovenia, this could be dangerous.

What should I do? Keep these batteries out of reach of children. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you need help.

🤖 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)
Maxell
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical, Choking · Category: Electrical appliances and equipment · Hazard: The packaging is not childproof, which could result in the button cells being accessible to children. A child could put the batteries in the mouth, which could cause choking and damage to the digestive tract if they are swallowed. · Origin: Japan

First published
December 22, 2023
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10010703

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?
Maxell — MAXELL CR 2032. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical, Choking · Category: Electrical appliances and equipment · Hazard: The packaging is not childproof, which could result in the button cells being accessible to children. A child could put the batteries in the mouth, which could cause choki...
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on December 22, 2023 by EU Safety Gate.
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: France and Slovenia.
▸ 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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