Great Lakes Wholesale International Battery Packs Recall: Button-Cell Ingestion Risk & Legal Rights

A recall announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) involving select battery packs sold by Great Lakes Wholesale International highlights a serious hazard to children’s safety: button-cell and coin batteries packaged without the required child-resistant features and warnings, posing a risk of ingestion, internal chemical burns and death. Food Poisoning Bulletin+2PublicNow+2
At Ketterer, Browne & Davani Attorneys, we advocate for families harmed by dangerous consumer products, especially when regulatory standards have been violated and the risk of serious injury is present.

What the Recall Covers

• The impacted products: Select battery-packs containing button-cell and lithium coin batteries, sold by Great Lakes Wholesale International. PublicNow+1

• Hazard: The batteries are not in child-resistant packaging and do not bear the warning labels required under federal statute governing button‐cell/coin batteries. If a child swallows a button cell or coin battery, the ingested battery can cause chemical burns, internal bleeding or death. Food Poisoning Bulletin

• Units involved: About 32,600 units. U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission+1

• Recall remedy: Consumers are instructed to stop using the affected battery packs and place them in a location inaccessible to children. They should contact Great Lakes Wholesale International for a full refund. U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission+1

• No injuries have been reported to date in connection with these units. Food Poisoning Bulletin

Why This Matters for Families & Legal Claims

1. Button-cell battery ingestion is a grave risk

Button-cell/coin batteries can lodge in the throat or esophagus of a child, causing rapid chemical and electrical injury. The hazard is acute because children cannot easily remove the battery once swallowed, and symptoms may not appear immediately.

2. Violation of federal standard increases liability

This is not a recall for a minor defect—it is due to non-compliance with the mandatory standard requiring child-resistant packaging and warning labels for consumer products with button/coin batteries. This regulatory violation strengthens a legal claim, as the manufacturer failed to meet law required safeguards.

3. Legal rights exist even if no injury yet

If your child used one of the affected battery packs—or if the packs were in your home and accessible— you should document the product and exposure. If an injury occurred (or near-ingestion event), claims may include: defective product liability, failure to warn, breach of warranty, and potential injury-based damages.

4. Preservation of evidence is critical

When you’re dealing with ingestion hazards: Take photos of the product packaging (model/pack number), save purchase info, record usage, monitor for incidents, retain receipts, and preserve any remaining units in case of legal inspection. Time matters—once evidence is lost, the path for relief narrows.

What You Should Do Immediately If You Own One of These Battery Packs

1. Check whether your product falls under the recall — verify purchase date, model/pack numbers as listed on the CPSC page.

2. Stop using the product — remove all access from children and place it in a secure location until you can follow recall instructions.

3. Document your purchase and possession — keep receipt, order number, where you bought it, take photos of the packaging and battery pack, and note how it was used.

4. If a child swallowed or had contact with the battery — seek immediate medical attention, then document the event, hospital records, and speak with legal counsel.

5. Contact the recall program — reach out to Great Lakes Wholesale International (via recall contact info from the CPSC notice) to request refund or safe disposal instructions.

6. Consult an attorney — Because of the potential for severe injury, and the regulatory violation here, consulting with a product liability lawyer is wise if harm occurred or if you suspect the product may have endangered a child.

How Ketterer, Browne & Davani Help

• Recall-match evaluation: We’ll help you determine whether your battery pack is part of the recall, gather model/pack numbers and purchase info.

• Exposure and injury case review: If a child had an ingestion event, chemical burn, hospitalization, or near-miss, we evaluate legal liability, causation, and damages.

• Full representation: We pursue compensation for medical bills, future care (if needed), emotional distress, and more. We also hold manufacturers and distributors accountable for regulatory violations and product hazards.

• Parental guidance & resource support: We help families navigate recall compliance, evidence preservation, insurer claims, and understanding their rights.

Conclusion

The recall of the Great Lakes Wholesale International battery packs underscores a clear and present danger in household items many parents consider benign. Button-cell and coin batteries might seem small—but when child-resistant safety features are missing, the risk becomes severe. If you own one of the affected battery packs, stop use immediately, follow recall directions, and consult legal counsel if your child was exposed or harmed. At Ketterer, Browne & Davani Attorneys, we stand ready to assist families nationwide who face serious injuries from defective consumer products.

Note: This blog is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Each case is unique and should be reviewed by qualified legal counsel.