Battery recalls in 2025

399 official battery recalls reported in 2025, from government agencies in the US, Canada, the UK, Europe, Australia and New Zealand. Newest first. Search by product, brand or hazard.

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Recalls in 2025

399

By month

JanJunDec

Most recalled brands

  1. Ford12
  2. BMW6
  3. Audi5
  4. Surron5
  5. Mercedes-Benz3
  6. Renault Trucks3

By product type

  1. Electrical113
  2. Toys & kids94
  3. Vehicles94
  4. Tools & DIY41
  5. Drugs & medical27
  6. Sports & outdoor11

Battery recalls in 2025

  1. 2025-12-26
  2. FREU
    Electricalchemical, choking

    Button batteries · 5PCS - 3V - Lithium Battery - Made in China

    The packaging is not childproof and therefore the button batteries are easily accessible to children. A child may put them in the mouth, and choke. The button batteries could also cause damage to the child’s…

    EU Safety Gate · reported by FranceOfficial notice →
  3. FREU
    Electricalchemical, choking

    Button batteries (TIANQIU) · 5 PCS lithium battery

    The packaging is not childproof and therefore the button batteries are easily accessible to children. A child may put them in the mouth, and choke. The button batteries could also cause damage to the child’s…

    EU Safety Gate · reported by FranceTIANQIUOfficial notice →
  4. FREU
    Electricalchemical, choking

    Button batteries (KOONENDA) · Lithium battery

    The packaging is not childproof and therefore the button batteries are easily accessible to children. A child may put them in the mouth, and choke. The button batteries could also cause damage to the child’s…

    EU Safety Gate · reported by FranceKOONENDAOfficial notice →
  5. FREU
    Electricalchemical, choking

    Button batteries (KOONENDA) · Lithium battery

    The packaging is not childproof and therefore the button batteries are easily accessible to children. A child may put them in the mouth, and choke. The button batteries could also cause damage to the child’s…

    EU Safety Gate · reported by FranceKOONENDAOfficial notice →
  6. EU
    Toys & kidschemical, choking

    Toy wand (Liuwazj) · Light Up Wand Sticks

    The battery compartment can be easily opened, leaving the button batteries accessible. A child may put them in the mouth and swallow them, which could cause damage to the child’s gastrointestinal tract and/or choking.…

    EU Safety Gate · reported by EULiuwazjOfficial notice →
  7. EU
    Tools & DIYfire

    Electric bicycle (Hitway) · Pedelec

    It is not possible to determined based on available documentation that there are sufficient battery protective systems in place to prevent thermal runaway from occurring. If the product is charged and left unattended…

    EU Safety Gate · reported by EUHitwayOfficial notice →
  8. 2025-12-24
  9. AU
    Electrical

    Digital luggage scale sold on Kogan Marketplace

    Children are at risk of choking, severe internal burn injuries or death if they swallow or place button/coin batteries inside their bodies. Serious injury can occur in as little as 2 hours and the results can be fatal.…

  10. 2025-12-23
  11. US
    VehiclesVehicle

    BMW of North America, LLC: Improperly Secured Positive Battery Cable

    A loose positive battery cable connection could lead to the vehicle stalling, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, a loose battery cable can overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.

    NHTSABMW of North America, LLC1 affectedOfficial notice →
  12. US
    VehiclesVehicle

    Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc.: Wire May Overheat Between Battery and Inverter

    An undersized wire can overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.

    NHTSATiffin Motorhomes, Inc.18 affectedOfficial notice →
  13. AU
    Electrical

    Digital luggage scale

    Children are at risk of choking, severe internal burn injuries or death if they swallow or place button/coin batteries inside their bodies. Serious injury can occur in as little as 2 hours and the results can be fatal.…

  14. 2025-12-19
  15. US
    VehiclesPark outside

    Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC: High Voltage Battery May Catch Fire

    A vehicle fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.

    NHTSAMercedes-Benz USA, LLC169 affectedOfficial notice →
  16. FIEU
    Electricalelectric shock

    Battery charger (Robitronic)

    The insulation of the product as well as the creepage distances between the primary and secondary circuits are not sufficient. The user can therefore touch live parts and receive an electric shock. The product does not…

    EU Safety Gate · reported by FinlandRobitronicOfficial notice →
  17. EU
    Tools & DIYfire

    Electric bicycle (Evercross) · EK28 Electric Bikes

    It is not possible to determine based on available documentation that there are sufficient battery protective systems in place to prevent thermal runaway from occurring. If the product is charged and left unattended…

    EU Safety Gate · reported by EUEvercrossOfficial notice →
  18. EU
    Otherhealth risk / other

    Environmental alarm (Deltronic Security AB)

    The product may not activate the alert to the remote monitoring centre when the product’s battery is failing. The product does not comply with the Radio Equipment Regulation

    EU Safety Gate · reported by EUDeltronic Security ABOfficial notice →
  19. EU
    Tools & DIYfire

    Electric drill · Lithium-Ion Battery Charger for Cordless Drill

    The charger supplied has insufficient breakdown insulation and the plug supplied does not meet the dimensional requirements. This could lead to the plug overheating and/or exploding. Moreover, the product is lacking…

    EU Safety Gate · reported by EUOfficial notice →
  20. AU
    Electrical

    Replacement universal TV remote control– sold on Kogan Marketplace

    Children are at risk of choking, severe internal burn injuries or death if they swallow or place button/coin batteries inside their bodies. Serious injury can occur in as little as 2 hours and the results can be fatal.…

  21. AU
    Electrical

    Globber Toddler and Kids Helmets

    Children are at risk of choking, severe internal burn injuries or death if they swallow or place button or coin batteries inside their bodies. Serious injury can occur in as little as 2 hours and the results can be…

  22. 2025-12-18
  23. US
    Drugs & medical

    Meaicezli Play Purse Sets Recalled Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Battery Ingestion; Violates Mandatory Standard for Toys; Sold on Amazon by Angeer-US

    The children's toy violates the mandatory standard for toys because the toy cell phone contains button cell batteries and the toy tablet contains a lithium coin battery that can be easily accessed by children. When…

    CPSCAbout 3,090Official notice →
  24. 2025-12-17
  25. US
    VehiclesVehicle

    Autocar, LLC: Improperly Secured Battery Cable Connections

    Improperly secured cable connections may overheat, increasing the risk of a fire. Additionally loose connections may cause a loss of motive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

    NHTSAAutocar, LLC1 affectedOfficial notice →
  26. 2025-12-12
  27. EU
    Tools & DIYfire, injuries

    Chain saw · Lithium Electric Chainsaw HG-J54801

    The product has poor internal soldering with wires soldered directly to the control module and no reinforcement. Moreover, the product lacks thermal protection on the motor or in the motor windings. If a wire loosens…

    EU Safety Gate · reported by EUOfficial notice →
  28. EU
    Electricalfire

    Battery charger · New Energy Batteries Charger

    The fuse may fail to operate under fault conditions, leading to the plug overheating and/or exploding, which can cause a fire. The mains plug does not meet the necessary size specifications and is missing a conforming…

    EU Safety Gate · reported by EUOfficial notice →
  29. DEEU
    Otherinjuries

    Lorry (Man) · eTGS, eTGX

    A crack in the floating-fixed bearing of the battery console can cause the battery pack to detach from the frame, leading to a loss of power. The battery pack could fall onto the road, leading to an accident. The…

    EU Safety Gate · reported by GermanyManOfficial notice →
  30. FREU
    Otherfire

    Lorry (Renault Trucks) · D ZE/DWIDE ZE

    Due to a manufacturing error by the supplier, a small mechanical part in the terminal mount may loosen. If this happens, that loose part could cause a short circuit between the cells of the traction battery. This can…

    EU Safety Gate · reported by FranceRenault TrucksOfficial notice →
  31. EU
    Tools & DIYfire

    Electric bicycle (Bluvall) · Folding E-Bike Z01

    It is not possible to determine based on available documentation that there are sufficient battery protective systems in place to prevent thermal runaway from occurring. If the product is charged and left unattended…

    EU Safety Gate · reported by EUBluvallOfficial notice →
  32. AU
    Electrical

    Novelty light up fiber wands, glasses, garlands, batons, scrunchies and bracelets

    Children are at risk of choking, severe internal burn injuries or death if they swallow or place button/coin batteries inside their bodies. Serious injury can occur in as little as 2 hours and the results can be fatal.…

  33. 2025-12-05
  34. FREU
    Toys & kidschemical, choking, damage to sight

    Toy sword · Jouet lumineux 2-en-1 léger avec épée LED en rouge et bleu

    The battery compartment of the toy opens easily without the use of tools, making the batteries inside easily accessible. A child may put them in the mouth and swallow them, which could cause damage to the child’s…

    EU Safety Gate · reported by FranceOfficial notice →
  35. US
    Electrical

    INIU Recalls Power Banks Due to Fire and Burn Hazards; Sold on Amazon

    The lithium-ion battery in the recalled power banks can overheat and ignite, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.

    CPSCShenzhen Topstar Industry Co., Ltd., of ChinaAbout 210,000Official notice →
  36. AU
    Electrical

    USB Rechargeable LED Tealights 4pcs

    Children are at risk of choking, severe internal burn injuries or death if they swallow or place button/coin batteries inside their bodies. Serious injury can occur in as little as 2 hours and the results can be fatal.…

  37. 2025-12-04
  38. US
    Toys & kids

    Cubimana Building Toy Sets Recalled Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Battery Ingestion; Violates Mandatory Standard for Toys; Sold on Shein by Vatos Toys

    The building toy sets violate the mandatory safety standard because the battery compartment within the LED light piece contains button cell batteries that can be easily accessed by children. When button cell or coin…

  39. US
    Drugs & medical

    KTEBO Writing Tablet Toys Recalled Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Battery Ingestion; Violates Mandatory Standard for Toys; Sold on Amazon by KTEBO

    The recalled toys violate the mandatory standard for toys because the screw used to secure the battery compartment that contains a button cell battery does not remain attached as required. When button cell or coin…

    CPSCAbout 10,380Official notice →
  40. 2025-12-03
  41. US
    VehiclesPark outside

    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.: High Voltage Battery May Catch Fire

    A vehicle fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.

    NHTSAVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.629 affectedOfficial notice →
  42. AU
    Electrical

    Spinning top toy and keychain

    Children are at risk of choking, severe internal burn injuries or death if they swallow or place button/coin batteries inside their bodies. Serious injury can occur in as little as 2 hours and the results can be fatal.…

  43. 2025-12-02
  44. UK
    ElectricalSafety report

    Lithium Cutting Machine

    Serious risk of electric shock

  45. 2025-11-28
  46. FIEU
    Electricalelectric shock

    Battery charger (Classic)

    The insulation of the product is inadequate. The user could receive an electric shock from accessible live parts. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive nor with the European…

    EU Safety Gate · reported by FinlandClassicOfficial notice →
  47. FREU
    Electricalchemical, choking

    Button batteries (Supacell) · Lithium Batteries

    The packaging is not childproof and therefore the button batteries are easily accessible to children. A child may put them in the mouth, and choke. The button batteries could also cause damage to the child’s…

    EU Safety Gate · reported by FranceSupacellOfficial notice →
  48. FREU
    Electricalchemical, choking

    Button batteries (DGTLS) · Lithium cell

    The packaging is not childproof and therefore the button batteries are easily accessible to children. A child may put them in the mouth, and choke. The button batteries could also cause damage to the child’s…

    EU Safety Gate · reported by FranceDGTLSOfficial notice →
  49. FREU
    Electricalchemical, choking

    Button batteries (DGTLS) · Lithium cell

    The packaging is not childproof and therefore the button batteries are easily accessible to children. A child may put them in the mouth, and choke. The button batteries could also cause damage to the child’s…

    EU Safety Gate · reported by FranceDGTLSOfficial notice →
  50. AU
    Electrical

    K Mini Noodle Critters – squishy toy

    Children are at risk of choking, serious injury or death if they swallow or place button/coin batteries inside their bodies. If you suspect a child has swallowed or inserted a button/coin battery: Call Triple Zero…

  51. AU
    Electrical

    BoostCharge USB-C PD Power Bank 20K

    Risk of serious burn injury and/or property damage if the battery catches fire. Incidents have occurred overseas, resulting in property damage and 2 minor burn injuries.

  52. AU
    Electrical

    Belkin Auto-Tracking charging stand

    Risk of serious burn injury and/or property damage if the battery catches fire. Incidents have occurred overseas.