Lithium Ion Battery Charger Recall Lawsuit | 2026 Latest Updates

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a voluntary recall of the CT-ENERGY lithium coin battery charger, model nc-02, on August 28, 2025. CT New Energy Technology, the charger’s importer, is working with the agency on the recall. About 1,100 of these chargers were sold with coin batteries that young children can reach and swallow. The packaging did not include the safety features regulators require for this type of battery. Owners should stop using the charger and keep the batteries away from children. They should also contact CT New Energy Technology about a refund or a replacement. The recall remains open, and the CPSC has not announced a closure date.

Latest Lithium Ion Battery Charger Recall Updates

August 28, 2025: CPSC Announces the CT-ENERGY Charger Recall

The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced a voluntary recall of about 1,100 CT-ENERGY “nc-02” lithium coin battery chargers on August 28, 2025. The CPSC recall notice was issued jointly with importer CT New Energy Technology [1]. No injuries have been reported in connection with the recall. CT New Energy Technology is offering affected owners a refund, a safety case for the batteries, or a replacement unit.

Which Lithium Ion Battery Chargers Are Affected?

The recall covers one CT-ENERGY charger model, sold online with rechargeable coin batteries and a USB charging cable, identified by these details:

• Model: nc-02. This is the only charger model this recall covers, listed as CPSC Recall Number 25-449 in the agency’s public notice
• Included batteries: Four rechargeable 2032 lithium coin batteries. This is the type at the center of the recall’s ingestion hazard for young children who can reach them
• Included accessory: One USB charging cable, packaged with the charger and batteries. The set sold through Amazon.com or Walmart.com at the time of sale
• Sold at: Amazon.com and Walmart.com, from March 2024 through May 2025. The price was about $17 per unit before the recall took effect

About 1,100 of these chargers reached U.S. consumers before the recall. If your charger’s model number matches nc-02, treat the coin batteries as a swallowing hazard for young children.

Why Were Lithium Ion Battery Chargers Recalled?

CT-ENERGY lithium coin battery chargers were recalled because the coin batteries inside them are easy for children to remove and swallow. The packaging also lacks the child-resistant closures and warning labels that Reese’s Law requires [2]. CT-ENERGY’s chargers did not meet the mandatory federal standard for consumer products with coin or button cell batteries. That gap led the CPSC to work with the company on this recall. CPSC opened this action as Recall Number 25-449. The named respondent is CT (Foshan) New Energy Technology Co., Ltd., the charger’s importer of record. The agency took this step after finding that the nc-02 model failed the mandatory coin-battery packaging standard. That standard is cited in the recall notice.

Reported Incidents, Injuries, or Illnesses

The CPSC recall notice reports no injuries or deaths connected to CT-ENERGY lithium coin battery chargers as of August 28, 2025. No incidents had been reported to the company or the agency when the recall was announced. This recall addresses the packaging and labeling gap the notice describes under Reese’s Law rather than a specific injury already reported. The “none reported” status can still change if new reports reach the company or CPSC in the coming months. CPSC accepts new reports about this charger at SaferProducts.gov as they come in.

What Should Consumers Do?

Owners who still have the recalled CT-ENERGY nc-02 charger at home should take the following steps as soon as possible:

1. Stop using the charger immediately, and unplug it from the wall or any connected device. Set it aside where children cannot reach it.
2. Remove the four coin batteries from the charger right away. Store them safely in a place where children cannot reach them.
3. Contact CT New Energy Technology by email at info@ct-energy.cn. Ask for a refund, a Child-Resistant Safety Case, or a replacement kit.
4. Soak the removed batteries in water for 24 hours to discharge them. Then send CT New Energy Technology a photo showing they are destroyed.
5. Report the recalled charger to the CPSC online at SaferProducts.gov. You can also reach the agency’s consumer hotline by calling 800-638-2772 at any time.
6. Seek emergency medical care if a child may have swallowed a battery. Cleveland Clinic names choking, drooling, chest pain, and difficulty swallowing as signs [3]. Injury can start within hours, per National Capital Poison Center [4].

Other Recalls, Warnings, or International Actions

A similar hazard led to a second CPSC recall. On August 6, 2026, the agency recalled about 4,930 EEMB Lithium-ion Coin Battery Chargers, model SKLC-0420-0040. A2batt, Inc. sold them on Amazon.com [5]. Those chargers had the same accessible-battery defect and no reported injuries. They are a separate product from a different importer.

Legal Options

No lawsuit or class action has been filed over the CT-ENERGY charger recall. No multidistrict litigation covers lithium coin battery chargers. The JPML‘s current docket does not list one [6]. Schmidt & Clark is reviewing potential claims for children injured after swallowing batteries from a recalled charger. A recall does not automatically establish liability or eligibility for compensation.

Filing Deadlines

Filing deadlines for a battery-ingestion injury claim come from state law, and they generally depend on where the child lives. The clock can also depend on when the ingestion happened and when a doctor diagnosed the injury. Some states start counting from the diagnosis date. Missing a deadline can end a claim even when the facts are strong, so families should speak with a lawyer promptly.

Frequently Asked Questions

What Symptoms Does a Swallowed Coin Battery Cause?

A swallowed coin battery can cause choking, drooling, chest pain, difficulty swallowing, refusal to eat, and vomiting or bloody stool. A lodged battery can burn the esophagus within hours. Treat any suspected ingestion as a medical emergency and go to the nearest emergency room.

Do I Need a Receipt to Get a Refund or Replacement?

You do not need a receipt to get a refund, a repair, or a replacement under this recall. The notice does not require proof of purchase. A photo showing the batteries have been destroyed takes its place.

When Will Replacement Kits Be Available?

Replacement and repair kits become available from CT New Energy Technology after August 30, 2025. That date falls two days after the CPSC announced the recall. Until then, store the batteries safely and avoid using the charger.

What Is Reese’s Law?

Reese’s Law is a federal law, Public Law 117-171, enacted August 16, 2022, and named for Reese Elizabeth Hamsmith. It requires the CPSC to mandate child-resistant packaging on these products. It also requires stronger warning labels on any product sold with a coin or button cell battery.

Where Are the Recalled CT-ENERGY Chargers Manufactured?

The recalled CT-ENERGY chargers are manufactured in China, according to the CPSC. The charger’s importer, headquartered in Foshan, China, imported the chargers for sale in the United States before the recall.

How Do I Know If My CT-ENERGY Charger Is Part of the Recall?

You can confirm a CT-ENERGY charger is part of this recall by checking its markings. The CT-ENERGY brand name appears on the front, and the model number “nc-02” is printed on the back. Any other model or brand printed there falls outside the CPSC’s notice.

References

1. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2025/CT-ENERGY-Lithium-Coin-Battery-Chargers-Recalled-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death-from-Battery-Ingestion-Violations-of-Standard-for-Coin-Battery-Products-and-Statute-for-Battery-Packaging-Imported-by-CT-New-Energy-Technology
2. https://www.reesespurpose.org/reeseslaw
3. https://health.clevelandclinic.org/dangers-of-button-battery-ingestion
4. https://www.poison.org/battery/guideline
5. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/A2batt-Recalls-EEMB-Lithium-Coin-Battery-Chargers-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death-from-Battery-Ingestion-Violate-Mandatory-Standard-for-Consumer-Products-with-Coin-Batteries
6. https://jpml.uscourts.gov/pending-mdls-0