How do I ship Etsy orders that include CR2025 coin cell batteries in a remote?

Hi! If the CR2025 is installed inside the remote (i.e., “battery contained in equipment”) and you’re not including any loose/spare coin cells, you can generally ship the lamp/remote like a normal consumer product—no “ground only” requirement just because of that installed button battery, and usually no special lithium battery label is needed for a single button cell installed in a device.

A few important “do this to stay compliant” steps:

1) Make sure it’s truly “contained in equipment” (not a spare)

• Battery stays installed in the remote, and the battery door/screw/cover is secure.
• Don’t include extra CR2025s loose in the box. The moment you add spares, the rules and labeling requirements can change (and some services become more restrictive).

2) Package it so nothing can turn on or get crushed
Carriers and hazmat rules focus on preventing damage and accidental activation:

• Ship the remote so buttons can’t be held down in transit (a small inner box, or padding that doesn’t press the keys).
• Use a sturdy outer box and cushioning so the remote can’t bounce around.
• Keep that pull tab in place (that’s good—it helps prevent activation).

3) If you ship with USPS, the “button cell installed” exception is your friend
USPS rules specifically carve out an exception where button-cell batteries installed in equipment typically don’t require the DOT lithium battery mark that other lithium-battery shipments might. This is why most sellers can mail remotes with coin cells without adding a lithium battery label.

4) Watch the “rechargeable bulb” part (this may matter more than the CR2025)
You mentioned the bulb is rechargeable via USB‑C. Many rechargeable bulbs contain a lithium‑ion battery. If your package contains:

• a lithium‑ion battery (in the bulb) and
• a lithium metal coin cell (CR2025) in the remote,

…then you may still be fine without special marking when both are installed in their devices and you’re shipping typical small consumer quantities, but it’s the part most likely to trigger carrier questions. If a carrier/shipping software asks, the common way this is categorized is:

• Lithium metal battery contained in equipment (UN3091) for the CR2025 in the remote, and
• Lithium‑ion battery contained in equipment (UN3481) for the rechargeable bulb (if it does contain lithium‑ion).

If you ever do need to apply a lithium battery mark (for larger quantities / certain service types), mixed battery types can require listing the applicable UN numbers on the mark—so it’s worth knowing whether the bulb is lithium‑ion.

5) International shipping: be extra cautious
International (and military/APO/FPO/DPO) lithium rules are often stricter and country-dependent. A safe approach is:

• Only ship batteries installed in equipment (no spares),
• Use a tracked service that accepts lithium batteries in equipment,
• Expect that some destinations/services may still be unavailable for items with batteries.

Quick checklist (safe, common setup for Etsy orders)

• CR2025 is installed in the remote; no extra cells included.
• Battery compartment is secured.
• Remote is protected from button presses and movement.
• Outer packaging is rigid and padded.
• If asked by a carrier/shipping tool, declare as “lithium batteries contained in equipment” (and verify whether the rechargeable bulb contains lithium‑ion).

If you tell me what carrier/services you usually use (USPS Ground Advantage/Priority, UPS, FedEx) and whether you ship internationally, I can give you the most practical “do this / don’t do this” setup for that exact workflow—without guessing.