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Short answer
About 1.58 million rechargeable hand warmers were recalled in the U.S. in 2026 because their lithium-ion batteries can overheat and ignite: OCOOPA (about 1.5 million; 350 burn injuries and one death reported), HotHands rechargeable H163650 (about 77,000) and Gobi Heat UT3053 (about 5,500). Disposable HotHands packets are not included.
How we researched this
What we checked: every CPSC recall published since January 1, 2023 (1,563 notices via the CPSC Recalls API, latest release Nov 5, 2026), searched on Nov 11, 2026 for hand warmers. Unit counts, models, injuries and remedies come from the CPSC notices. We did not test any hand warmer.
Which rechargeable hand warmers were recalled in 2026?
Three brands, about 1.58 million units in the U.S., all for the same hazard: the lithium-ion battery can overheat and ignite. CPSC lists no other hand warmer recalls since 2023.
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Check |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 30, 2026 | OCOOPA rechargeable hand warmers, models UT3053, UT3056, ZLS-118, ZLS-118S, ZLS-118D, H01 and H01(PD.) (about 1.5 million) | Battery can overheat and ignite; 1,480 overheating reports, 15 fires, 350 burn injuries and one death | CPSC |
| Oct 1, 2026 | HotHands rechargeable hand warmers by Kobayashi, model H163650, white HotHands logo only (about 77,000) | Battery and electrical parts can overheat and ignite; no injuries reported | CPSC |
| Oct 1, 2026 | Gobi Heat rechargeable hand warmers, model UT3053 (about 5,500) | Battery and electrical parts can overheat and ignite; no injuries reported | CPSC |
OCOOPA: 1.5 million recalled, one death reported
OCOOPA Direct recalled about 1.5 million rechargeable hand warmers on July 30, 2026. Per the CPSC notice, the company received 1,480 reports of overheating, resulting in 15 fires and 350 burn injuries, including the death of an 83-year-old consumer in San Diego in February 2026. They were sold on Amazon.com, Ocoopa.com, Ocoopa.net and Walmart.com from September 2018 through May 2026, so they could be in a drawer from any of the last eight winters.
How to tell: “OCOOPA” is printed on the top; the model number and a three-digit batch number are on the underside. The recall covers models UT3053, UT3056, ZLS-118, ZLS-118S, ZLS-118D, H01 and H01(PD.).
Remedy: stop using it, write “RECALLED” on it in permanent marker, and submit a photo (with the model and batch number) at ocoopa.com/pages/product-recalls for a refund as an OCOOPA gift card or the original form of payment.
HotHands rechargeable (H163650): sold at Target, Home Depot and Amazon
Kobayashi recalled about 77,000 HotHands-branded rechargeable hand warmers on Oct 1, 2026 (CPSC notice). They were sold at Bass Pro Shops, Meijer, Target, The Home Depot and other stores, and online including Amazon.com, from July 2025 through August 2026. No injuries were reported.
How to tell: white with orange, sold as a magnetic two-pack, model H163650 and a batch number on the underside, white HotHands logo on top. CPSC says only electric rechargeable hand warmers with the white HotHands logo are included. Disposable, air-activated HotHands packets are not part of this recall.
Remedy: stop using it and get a claim number at hothands.com/recall-notice-rechargeable; you will be asked to mark it “Recalled” with the claim number and send a photo showing the model and four-digit batch number, for a full refund.
Gobi Heat (UT3053): the same model number as an OCOOPA recall
Gobi Heat recalled about 5,500 rechargeable hand warmers on Oct 1, 2026 (CPSC notice), sold on GobiHeat.com from October 2024 through August 2026. No injuries were reported.
What we noticed: the Gobi Heat model number in the CPSC notice, UT3053, is also one of the OCOOPA models recalled in July (CPSC). All three notices describe the same design: two warmers sold as a pair that join magnetically, a USB-C port, LED heat-level lights on a hard plastic shell and a silicone lanyard. CPSC does not say the units came from the same factory, and we are not claiming they did, but the overlap is a reason to check any look-alike two-pack, whatever the brand name, against all three notices.
Remedy: get a claim number at gobiheat.com/pages/handwarmer-recall, mark the warmer “Recalled,” and email a photo to recall@gobiheat.com for a refund or store credit (CPSC says the credit option equals the purchase price plus 20%).
What to do if you have one (or got one as a gift)
- Stop using and stop charging it. Unplug it and keep it away from anything flammable until you can dispose of it.
- Flip it over and read the model and batch numbers, then file the claim with the brand (links above).
- Do not put it in the trash, curbside recycling or a store battery-drop box. All three CPSC notices say recalled lithium-ion devices need to go to a household hazardous waste site; call yours first.
- Check anything else with a lithium-ion battery that you plan to gift. Power banks are recalled for the same hazard far more often; our portable charger guide lists recent ones by model number.
- Report a problem with any warmer to CPSC at SaferProducts.gov.
What to give instead
We have not reviewed rechargeable hand warmers, so we are not recommending a specific one. If you want to give warmth this year:
- Disposable, air-activated warmers are not covered by these recalls (CPSC limits the HotHands recall to the rechargeable white-logo model).
- For the couch, our heated blanket guide and heated blanket deals cover models with auto shut-off, plus the fall 2026 heated-blanket recalls.
- For the outdoors person, our gifts for hikers and gifts for fishermen lists stick to tester-backed gear and flag these same recalls.
- If you do buy a rechargeable warmer, check the model number against the three notices above and buy from a seller you can return it to.
How we checked
On Nov 11, 2026 we pulled every CPSC recall published since January 1, 2023 from the CPSC Recalls API (1,563 notices, latest release Nov 5, 2026) and searched titles, product names and descriptions for “hand warmer.” Three recalls matched; all are listed here with unit counts, dates, sales channels and remedies taken from the CPSC notices. The total of about 1.58 million counts U.S. units only (CPSC lists small additional numbers sold in Canada). We did not test any hand warmer.
FAQ
Are HotHands hand warmers recalled?
Only the rechargeable electric HotHands hand warmers, model H163650 with the white HotHands logo (about 77,000, recalled Oct 1, 2026). Disposable HotHands packets are not part of the recall.
Which OCOOPA hand warmers are recalled?
Models UT3053, UT3056, ZLS-118, ZLS-118S, ZLS-118D, H01 and H01(PD.), about 1.5 million units sold from September 2018 through May 2026 on Amazon, Walmart.com and OCOOPA’s sites.
How many rechargeable hand warmers have been recalled?
About 1.58 million in the U.S. across three 2026 recalls: OCOOPA (about 1.5 million), HotHands by Kobayashi (about 77,000) and Gobi Heat (about 5,500).
Can I throw away a recalled hand warmer?
No. CPSC says recalled lithium-ion devices should not go in the trash, curbside recycling or store battery-drop boxes. Take it to a household hazardous waste site after filing your refund claim.
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Sources
- CPSC, OCOOPA Direct recall (Jul 30, 2026)
- CPSC, Kobayashi HotHands rechargeable recall (Oct 1, 2026)
- CPSC, Gobi Heat recall (Oct 1, 2026)
- CPSC Recalls API, all recalls since Jan 1, 2023, queried Nov 11, 2026 (research/run1111b/since2023.json)
Changelog
Nov 11, 2026: Published with the three 2026 rechargeable hand warmer recalls.