The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has announced a recall of approximately 349,500 kitchen scales due to a serious ingestion hazard linked to their battery safety design.
The recall applies to Greater Goods Digital Kitchen Scales sold in various colors, including gray, black, blue, green, pink, red, silver, and white. These scales were sold online nationwide through Amazon, Walmart, and the Greater Goods website for about $10.
Each scale was packaged with two lithium CR3032 coin batteries—one pre-installed and one spare.
However, the spare battery was not in child-resistant packaging, and the battery compartment did not meet safety requirements outlined in Reese’s Law, which was passed in 2022 to prevent accidental battery ingestion.
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The scales pose a risk to children, as they lack a securely fastened battery compartment and do not display proper warning labels.
The CPSC warning states: “The recalled scales also do not have the required warnings. When button cell or coin batteries are swallowed, the ingested batteries can cause serious injuries, internal chemical burns, and death.”
What Should You Do?
If your kitchen scale does not have a screw-secured battery door, it is part of the recall. You should:
Stop using the scale immediately.
Check the battery door to see if it is securely fastened with a screw.
Request a free replacement battery door from Greater Goods if your scale is affected.
To get a secure battery compartment replacement, contact Greater Goods through their official website or customer service channels.
