Great Lakes Select Button Cell and Coin Batteries Recall

Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 18, 2026

Recall Information Record
Database Entry ID: 10483
Recall Number: 26089
Date Published: November 13, 2025

1. Recall Summary
Great Lakes Wholesale International, of Lockport, Illinois, is recalling approximately 32,600 units of Great Lakes Select Battery Packs. The recall was initiated because the packaging for these button cell and coin batteries violates the federal statute for child-resistant packaging of button cell and coin batteries (Reese’s Law). The recall notice was published on November 13, 2025. 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” is displayed on the back of the packaging. The item number is located on the front of the packaging. The following item numbers, descriptions, battery types, and price ranges are included in the recall:

– 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. They were sold from September 2024 through August 2025 for prices between $0.65 and $2.25. The batteries were manufactured in China.

3. Hazard Information
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. According to the recall notice, 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.

6. Contact Information
Consumers may contact Great Lakes Wholesale International by:
– Telephone: Collect at 708-597-6000 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.
– Email: Recall@Glwholesale.com.
– Online: Visit www.glwholesale.com and click “Recall” at the top of the page for more information.

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