Quick Facts at a Glance
- Recall Date
- November 13, 2025
- Hazard Level
- HIGH
- Brands
- Great Lakes Wholesale International, Downeast Wholesalers, Renys...
- Category
- Toys & Children's Products
- Sold At
- Multiple Retailers
- At-Risk Groups
- INFANTS, CHILDREN, GENERAL
What to Do Now
Use this page like a recall checklist: verify the product first, then act on the official remedy.
Immediate steps
- 1Stop using the product until you confirm whether it is included in the recall.
- 2Compare the product label, model number, UPC, color, size, and purchase location against the identifiers below.
- 3Follow the official remedy from Consumer Product Safety Commission; save photos, receipts, labels, and correspondence before contacting the company.
- 4If the product could harm a child, older adult, pet, or patient, move it out of reach immediately.
Check these identifiers
- Brand
- Great Lakes Wholesale International, Downeast Wholesalers, Renys, International Wholesale +3 more
- Product type
- Battery Pack Kit
- Model numbers
- 263, 264, 265, 271, 272, 276
- Sold at
- Multiple Retailers
Recall Timeline
Key dates and source checks for this recall record.
Recall announced
November 13, 2025
Reported by CPSC
November 13, 2025
RecallRadar source check
April 18, 2026
Consumer action
Use the official remedy and keep documentation.
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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
About This Product
Great Lakes Select Battery Packs group button cell and coin batteries in consumer-ready packs. These are often used to power small electronics and gadgets.
Why This Is Dangerous
Button cell and coin batteries can be swallowed by children. If ingested, they can cause internal burns and other severe injuries. Lack of child-resistant packaging increases risk.
Industry Context
This recall is not part of a broader industry pattern.
Real-World Impact
Households with small devices may store these packs within reach of children. Consumers should stop using the packs and obtain a refund.
Practical Guidance
How to identify if yours is affected
- Check packaging for the name Great Lakes Select on the back and item numbers on the front.
- Confirm packaging does not display required child-resistant warnings.
Where to find product info
Visit www.glwholesale.com and click Recall, or contact Recall@Glwholesale.com for details about eligibility and refunds.
What timeline to expect
Refund processing typically takes 4-6 weeks after the request is submitted.
If the manufacturer is unresponsive
- Document all contact attempts.
- File a complaint with consumer protection authorities if the company is unresponsive.
- Consider contacting the CPSC for guidance.
How to prevent similar issues
- Avoid storing button cell batteries in easily accessible locations.
- Choose batteries from brands that package with child-resistant features.
- Read packaging warnings before purchase.
Documentation advice
Keep the packaging, proof of purchase if available, and records of all correspondence related to the recall.
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Product Details
Great Lakes Select Battery Packs, displays the name on the back and item numbers on the front. Item numbers include 263, 264, 265, 271, 272, 276. Pack contents range from six to forty batteries. Price ranges from $0.65 to $2.25. Sold by Downeast Wholesalers, Renys, International Wholesale, Lots & More, Northwoods Wholesale Outlet, and a Ben Franklin store in Tennessee, among others nationwide. Recall Date: 2025-11-13. Contact Great Lakes Wholesale International for refund.
Reported Incidents
No injuries or incidents have been reported.
Key Facts
- Six item numbers with quantities per package: 263 (six), 264 (nine), 265 (nine), 271 (thirty), 272 (
- twenty-four or forty), 276 (twenty-four).
- Packaging displays 'Great Lakes Select' on the back.
- Price ranges listed from $0.65 to $2.25.
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