Over 82,000 Rechargeable Hand Warmers Recalled for Fire and Burn Hazards

A Winter Essential Turns Into a Fire Risk

More than 82,000 rechargeable hand warmers across two popular brands — HotHands and Gobi Heat — have been recalled by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission after the built-in lithium-ion batteries and electrical components were found liable to overheat and catch fire, creating a serious injury hazard. The recall was announced on October 1, 2026, and affects products that were widely available at major retailers across the country.

The recall covers approximately 77,000 Kobayashi HotHands-branded rechargeable hand warmers sold in the U.S., along with approximately 77 sold in Canada, as well as about 5,500 Gobi Heat-branded rechargeable hand warmers sold in the U.S. and about 47 sold in Canada. Despite the scale of the recall, no injuries have been reported in connection with either brand.

How to Identify the Recalled Products

The HotHands warmers are white and orange, while the Gobi Heat warmers are black and gray. Both brands' hand warmers come in packs of two that can be magnetically joined together and include a charging cable. Each hand warmer features a USB-C charging port for its built-in lithium-ion battery, and the devices also have adjustable heat settings, LED indicator lights, and a silicone lanyard.

The HotHands model number H163650 and a batch number appear on the underside of the device, while the Gobi Heat model number UT3053 is located on the underside of that product. The HotHands warmers were sold at Bass Pro Shops, Meijer, Target, The Home Depot, and other stores nationwide, as well as online through Amazon, from July 2025 through August 2026, costing between $30 and $40. The Gobi Heat warmers were sold on the brand's website from October 2024 through August 2026, priced between $20 and $40.

What You Should Do Right Now

Consumers should stop using the recalled products immediately and contact the respective companies for a full refund, according to the commission. For HotHands owners, you'll need to register on the company's website and obtain a claim number, then write "Recalled" in permanent marker on the device and submit a photo showing that, along with the model number and batch number. Gobi Heat customers should contact the company for a full refund or store credit equal to the full purchase price plus an additional 20% of that amount.

Disposal requires special care. Consumers should contact their municipal household hazardous waste collection center for guidance on proper disposal — lithium-ion batteries cannot simply be tossed in the trash or recycling bin.

Part of a Larger Pattern of Lithium-Ion Concerns

The recalled hand warmers share design similarities — including the magnetic pairing feature, USB-C charging, and silicone lanyard — with a separate line of OCOOPA-branded warmers that were the subject of a 1.5 million-unit recall in July 2026 after reports of overheating, fires, burn injuries, and one death. That broader context makes this latest action far more than a routine product notice.

The CPSC's decision to announce the recall as part of a coordinated action covering more than 82,000 rechargeable hand warmers across two brands on the same day signals that lithium-ion battery failures in this product category present a systemic safety problem. As rechargeable hand warmers grow in popularity heading into the colder months, regulators and consumers alike should treat any sign of unusual heat, swelling, or odor from these devices as a serious warning — and act immediately.