Great Lakes Select Battery Packs Recalled Over Ingestion Risk
Great Lakes Wholesale International recalled select battery packs on November 13, 2025. The battery packs lack child-resistant packaging and pose a serious ingestion risk for children. Consumers should stop using the products immediately and seek refunds.
Quick Facts at a Glance
- Recall Date
- November 13, 2025
- Hazard Level
- HIGH
- Brands
- Great Lakes Wholesale International, 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., Great
- Category
- Health & Personal Care
- Sold At
- Multiple Retailers
- At-Risk Groups
- CHILDREN
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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. If a child swallows button cell or coin batteries, the ingested batteries can cause serious injuries, including internal chemical burns and death.
What You Should Do
return it for a full refund. Great Lakes Wholesale International collect at 708-597-6000 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, email at Recall@Glwholesale.com, or online at www.glwholesale.com and click "Recall" at the top of the page for more information.. Consumers should stop using the Great Lakes Select Battery Packs immediately, place them in an area that children cannot access and contact Great Lakes Wholesale International to obtain a full refund. Note: Button cell and coin batteries are hazardous. Batteries should be disposed of or recycled by following local hazardous waste procedures.. Available options: Refund
Product Details
The recalled products include Great Lakes Select Battery Packs with various item numbers. Prices range from $0.65 to $2.25. They were sold from September 2024 through August 2025.
The Hazard
The battery packs do not meet federal safety standards for child-resistant packaging. Ingested button cell or coin batteries can cause serious internal injuries, including chemical burns.
Reported Incidents
No specific incidents have been reported in the recall documentation. However, ingestion of button batteries can lead to severe injuries or death.
What to Do
Consumers should stop using the battery packs and keep them out of reach of children. Contact Great Lakes Wholesale International for a full refund.
Contact Information
Call Great Lakes Wholesale International at 708-597-6000 or email Recall@Glwholesale.com for more information. Visit www.glwholesale.com and click "Recall" for additional details.
Key Facts
- Recalled on November 13, 2025
- Lack of child-resistant packaging
- Risk of serious injury or death from ingestion
- Refunds available for consumers
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