Great Lakes Select Button Cell and Coin Batteries Recall

Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 22, 2026

Recall Information Record – Reclia Database

1. Recall Summary
On November 13, 2025, Great Lakes Wholesale International, in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), announced a recall of Great Lakes Select Battery Packs. The recall was issued because the button cell and lithium coin batteries are not packaged in child-resistant packaging and do not bear the required warning labels under Reese’s Law. This violates the federal statute for child-resistant packaging of button cell and coin batteries. The recall notice states that about 32,600 units are affected. No injuries have been reported in connection with this recall.

2. Affected Products
The recall involves Great Lakes Select Battery Packs. The name “Great Lakes Select” appears on the back of the packaging, and the item number is displayed on the front of the packaging. The following item numbers, descriptions, battery types, and price ranges are included:

– Item 263: Pack of six (6) CR2032 batteries. Price range: $0.65 to $1.10.
– Item 264: Pack of nine (9) CR2016/CR2032/CR2025 batteries. Price range: $1.10 to $1.50.
– Item 265: Pack of nine (9) CR2032 batteries. Price range: $0.89 to $1.50.
– Item 271: Pack of thirty (30) Mixed batteries. Price range: $0.96 to $1.50.
– Item 272: Pack of forty (40) Mixed Super Alkaline batteries. Price range: $1.65 to $2.25.
– Item 276: Pack of twenty-four (24) LR44/357 Super Alkaline batteries. Price range: $1.10 to $1.50.

The products were sold at 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. The batteries were manufactured in China.

3. Hazard Information
The hazard identified in the recall notice is that 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. The recall notice states that if a child swallows button cell or coin batteries, the ingested batteries can cause serious injuries, including internal chemical burns and death.

4. Consumer Action Required
Consumers should stop using the Great Lakes Select Battery Packs immediately. Consumers should place the batteries in an area that children cannot access. The recall notice notes that button cell and coin batteries are hazardous. Batteries should be disposed of or recycled by following local hazardous waste procedures.

5. Official Remedy
Consumers should contact Great Lakes Wholesale International to obtain a full refund. The remedy option specified in the recall notice is a refund.

6. Contact Information
Consumers may contact Great Lakes Wholesale International collect at 708-597-6000 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. CT Monday through Friday. Consumers may also email the company at Recall@Glwholesale.com, or visit the company’s website at www.glwholesale.com and click “Recall” at the top of the page for more information.

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