Recalls in 2023
By month
Most recalled brands
By product type
- Electrical112
- Vehicles85
- Drugs & medical22
- Toys & kids22
- Tools & DIY5
- Other4
Battery recalls in 2023
- 2023-12-29
USCake 0 Emission USA Inc: Lithium-Ion Battery Cells Can Fail While Charging
Battery cell failure increases the risk of a fire.
- 2023-12-28
UKJusfit Battery-Powered Chainsaw LTJ-8WS sold via eBay
High risk of electric shock, fire and explosion
- UK
FOXSUR 7-Stage Smart Battery Charger sold via eBay
Serious risk of electric shock
- US
FNA Group Recalls Simpson Pressure Washers Due to Burn Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Lowe's
The lithium battery in the electric start system can overheat, posing a burn hazard.
- 2023-12-27
- US
Physio-Control, Inc. recalls AC Power Adapter for use with the LIFEPAK 15 Monitor/Defibrillator, REF: 11140-000098
AC Power Adapter (ACPA) may not charge the monitor/defibrillator batteries and may not allow the monitor/defibrillator to power on while plugged into the ACPA.
FDA · DevicePhysio-Control, Inc.US Nationwide distribution including in the states of AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO,…Official notice → - 2023-12-22
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EUButton batteries (Maxell) · MAXELL CR 2032
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…
AUPromotional LED glow stick torch
There is a risk of choking or serious injury if young children gain access to the button/coin batteries and swallow or place them inside their body. An incident has occurred where a child pulled the torch apart making…
- AU
Flameless LED tealight candles
There is a risk of choking, severe internal burn injuries or death to young children if they gain access to the button batteries and swallow or insert them. Severe or fatal injuries can happen in 2 hours or less.
- AU
Price Savers - Magic fairy wand toy
There is a risk of choking or serious injury if young children gain access to the button/coin batteries and swallow or place them inside their body. Consumers may be unaware that the product contains button batteries.
- AU
Airbag Man inflation coil and wand with digital gauge
There is a risk of choking, severe internal burn injuries or death to young children if they gain access to the button/coin batteries and swallow or place them inside their body. Severe or fatal injuries can happen in…
- 2023-12-21
- US
DGL Group Recalls Hover-1 Helix Hoverboards Due to Fire Hazard
The recalled hoverboard's lithium-ion battery can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
- AU
Sensory glow tube toy
There is a risk of choking or serious injury if young children gain access to the button/coin batteries and swallow or place them inside their body. Consumers may be unaware that the product contains button batteries.…
- 2023-12-20
- US
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.: High-Voltage Battery Modules May Overheat
A high-voltage battery that overheats increases the risk of a fire.
NZChristmas Light up Gnomes
The retaining tab on the battery cover could break therefore not totally securing the battery due to the possibility of the battery backing cover being slightly raised or lifted therefore not sitting flush to the base.
Product Safety NZOfficial notice →- 2023-12-15
- UK
PLEUPower bank (Lenovo) · USB-C Laptop Power Bank
The power bank’s internal screws can come loose, causing a short circuit, and overheating of the lithium-ion battery, posing a fire hazard. The user may suffer burns. The product does not comply with the requirements…
- 2023-12-14
- AU
Electronic kitchen scale
There is a risk of choking, severe internal burn injuries or death to young children if they gain access to the button/coin batteries. This can occur within 2 hours of swallowing or placing them into their bodies.…
- 2023-12-13
- US
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.): Missing Fuse in 12-Volt Battery Cable
An overheated battery cable or short circuit can increase the risk of a fire or injury in a crash.
- US
Porsche Cars North America, Inc.: High Voltage Battery May Short Circuit
A short circuit in the battery increases the risk of a fire.
- US
Randox Laboratories Ltd. recalls RANDOX Total Bilirubin.
Randox has had reports of elevated patient results using Plasma (lithium heparin) samples with Total Bilirubin reagent (TBil) Vanadate Oxidation Method.
FDA · DeviceRandox Laboratories Ltd.US Nationwide distribution in the states of AR, GA, NC, TN, & PR.Official notice → - 2023-12-07
- UK
- AU
Mechatronics Auto Parts – Automotive Shells
There is a risk of choking, severe internal burn injuries or death to young children if they gain access to the button/coin batteries and swallow or place them inside their body. Severe or fatal injuries can happen in…
- AU
Christmas light up gnome tree decoration
There is a risk of choking, severe internal burn injuries or death to young children if they gain access to the button/coin batteries. This can occur within 2 hours of swallowing or placing them into their bodies.
- 2023-12-05
- US
Textron Specialized Vehicles: Water May Damage Battery
Damaged electrical circuits can increase the risk of a fire.
- 2023-11-30
- AU
Maxell CR-1616 Micro Lithium Battery
There is a risk of choking, severe internal burn injuries or death to young children if they gain access to the button/coin batteries. This can occur within 2 hours of swallowing or placing them into their bodies.
- AU
Flashing clown nose
There is a risk of choking or serious injury if young children gain access to the button/coin batteries and swallow or place them inside their body. Consumers may be unaware that the product contains button batteries.
- 2023-11-24
- FREU
Button batteries (Duracell) · CR 2032 +70% extra life
The packaging is not completely 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…
- FREU
Button batteries (Tangspower) · CR2016 - Lithium Battery 3V
The battery packaging can easily be opened, making the button batteries accessible. A child could put the batteries in the mouth, which could cause choking and damage to the digestive tract if they are swallowed. The…
- FREU
Button batteries (Exalium) · Lithium 3V - CR2032EXAZ
The battery packaging can easily be opened, making the button batteries accessible. A child could put the batteries in the mouth, which could cause choking and damage to the digestive tract if they are swallowed. The…
- PLEU
Passenger car (Jaguar) · I-Pace
Thermal overload can occur in the high voltage (HV) battery, creating a risk of fire and injury. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their…
- FREU
Button batteries (ENERGIZER) · Pack 4 piles lithium CR2032
The packaging is not completely 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…
- FREU
Button batteries (Bonai) · Bonai CR2032
The battery packaging can easily be opened, making the button batteries accessible. A child could put the batteries in the mouth and choke or, if they are swallowed, suffer injuries to the digestive tract. The product…
- FREU
Button batteries (Beidongli Technology Co. Ltd) · CR1616
The battery packaging can easily be opened, making the button batteries accessible. A child could put the batteries in the mouth and choke or, if they are swallowed, suffer injuries to the digestive tract. The product…
- FREU
Button batteries (PKCELL) · Lithium Battery 3V CR1632
The battery packaging can easily be opened, making the button batteries accessible. A child could put the batteries in the mouth and choke, or if they are swallowed, suffer injuries to the digestive tract. The product…
- FREU
Button batteries (LiCB) · CR2025-Lithium Battery
The battery packaging can easily be opened, making the button batteries accessible. A child could put the batteries in the mouth and choke, or if they are swallowed, suffer injuries to the digestive tract. The product…
ATEUBattery-operated soft toy (Maxi Calin) · Chien Aboie et Bouge
Small parts (eyes and the nose) can easily detach. A small child may put them in the mouth and choke. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with the European standard EN 71-1.
- 2023-11-23
- AU
Music Box
There is a risk of choking, severe internal burn injuries or death to young children if they gain access to the batteries and swallow them or place them inside their bodies. Severe or fatal injuries can happen in 2…
- AU
Remote control supplied with Aerpro AutoDAB+ digital radio
There is a risk of choking, severe internal burn injuries or death to young children if they gain access to the button/coin batteries and swallow or insert them. Severe or fatal injuries can happen in 2 hours or less.…
- 2023-11-22
- US
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC): High Voltage Battery May Fail and Cause Fire
A vehicle fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
- US
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC): High Voltage Battery May Fail and Cause Fire
A vehicle fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.