Maxell batteries
2 reports to CPSC, the latest made Jan 1, 2021. A report isn’t a recall.
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At a glance
From SaferProducts.gov, released Oct 25, 2026.
- 2reports to CPSC
- Jan 1, 2021the latest report was made
- Jul 1, 2011the earliest
- 0with the company’s comments
- Brand
- Maxell
- Makers
- HITACHI HOME ELECTRONICS (AMERICA), INC. and Maxell Corporation of AmericaMakers, importers or sellers, as the reports name them
- Product
- BatteriesCPSC’s product type: Batteries (code 884), in Electronics: Batteries & Chargers
By month
The numbers, as a table
| Month | Reports |
|---|---|
| January 2021 | 1 |
| July 2011 | 1 |
How badly anyone was hurt
- First aid 1 CPSC: Injury, First Aid Received by Non-Medical Professional
- Hurt, no treatment 1 CPSC: Injury, No First Aid or Medical Attention Received
As each report says it, in short words; CPSC’s own words are under each.
The reports, as CPSC published them
Reports people made to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. CPSC publishes each one after sending it to the company named, and doesn’t guarantee they’re accurate. A report isn’t a recall.
Each report is the words of the person who made it, as CPSC published them. The company’s comments, where CPSC published any, are set apart as the company’s own.
CPSC, SaferProducts.gov public database export. Released Oct 25, 2026. Updated daily.
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Hurt, no treatment Made Jan 1, 2021, sent to the company Feb 9, 2021, published by CPSC Mar 3, 2021
The product, in the report: Maxell LR-41 Lithium Battery
I was in the process of changing LR-41 batteries in a small battery light and placed the three used LR-41 batteries on a ledge above the kitchen sink. There was no source of heat and it was a cloudy day. There was a loud explosion which came from one of the batteries exploding. I have photos of the exploded battery. Though there was no fire that followed, I wanted to bring this to your attention. I am also reporting this to the US Consumer Product Safety Division.
I realize that this has been a problem in the past and perhaps this was just a defective battery. Other than reporting this, I do not expect any follow up.
- Model
- LR-41
- UPC
- N/
A - Serial number
- N/
A - Bought from
- Amazon
- Bought
- Feb 3, 2020, about then
- Where
- Purcellville, Virginia: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Age 60, Female
- The reporter’s relation to them
- My Spouse
- As this report names them
- Brand Maxell, made or sold by Maxell Corporation of America
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Injury, No First Aid or Medical Attention Received
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First aid Made Jul 1, 2011, published by CPSC Jul 26, 2011
The product, in the report: aaa Battery (MAXELL brand) Black and silver in color
I ordered a Hitachi remote control from a california company over the internet. 04/26/2011 pacparts.com sent me the remote control and also sent a pack of aaa batteries with it. These MAXELL batteries were installed when it arrived and on 07/01/2011 the batteries exploded under normal operating conditions. Battery acid leaked from the batteries and slightly burned my finger and discolored my leather ottoman.
- Model
- aaa battery
- Bought from
- Pacparts.com, California
- Bought
- Apr 26, 2011
- Where
- Idaho Falls, Idaho: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Age 34, Male
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Self
- As this report names them
- Brand Maxell, made or sold by HITACHI HOME ELECTRONICS (AMERICA), INC.
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Injury, First Aid Received by Non-Medical Professional
CPSC’s disclaimer
Disclaimer: CPSC does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the contents of the Publicly Available Consumer Product Safety Information Database on SaferProducts.gov, particularly with respect to information submitted by people outside of CPSC.
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Sources
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U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, SaferProducts.gov public database export.
Released Oct 25, 2026 and checked Oct 25, 2026. Updated daily. Public domain (U.S. Government work). CPSC asks to be credited, and that no endorsement be implied.
Reports of harm are from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), on SaferProducts.gov. CPSC does not endorse Hearth Record.