OCOOPA Rechargeable Hand Warmers Recalled for Fire Hazard

Source: CPSC · United States

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OCOOPA Direct is recalling about 1.5 million rechargeable hand warmers due to risks of fire and burns from overheating lithium-ion batteries. One death has been reported.

What this CPSC product recall tells you, and what most readers miss

This notice was issued by CPSC on August 8, 2026 and geographically references United States. Its severity classification of "high" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - Product Recalls - determines the consumer-protection framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, repairs, or the recall itself) are available to affected consumers and which agency holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.

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What Happened

OCOOPA Direct is recalling rechargeable lithium-ion battery hand warmers because the battery can overheat and ignite, posing a risk of serious injury or death from fire and burn hazards.

Which Products Are Affected

This recall involves OCOOPA-branded rechargeable lithium-ion battery hand warmers, models UT3053, UT3056, ZLS-118, ZLS-118S, ZLS-118D, H01 and H01(PD.). The dual-sided, rechargeable hand warmers were sold in varying colors and designs, in packs of two warmers that can magnetically be joined and with a charging cable. About 1.5 million units were sold online at Amazon.com, Ocoopa.com, Ocoopa.net and Walmart.com from September 2018 through May 2026 for between $15 and $60. The products were imported by Shenzhen Street Cat Technology Co., Ltd., dba OCOOPA Direct, of China.

What You Should Do

Consumers should stop using the recalled hand warmers immediately and contact OCOOPA Direct for a full refund in the form of an OCOOPA gift card or the original form of payment. Consumers will be asked to write in permanent marker "RECALLED" on the hand warmer and submit a photo showing that marking on the hand warmer, the model number and the product's three-digit batch number to https://www.ocoopa.com/pages/product-recalls. Consumers should dispose of recalled products with the lithium-ion battery in accordance with applicable local and state hazardous waste regulations. Do not throw this defective lithium-ion battery or device in the trash, the general recycling stream, or in used battery recycling boxes found at various retail and home improvement stores.

Why This Matters

The lithium-ion battery in the recalled hand warmers can overheat and ignite, posing a risk of serious injury or death from fire and burn hazards. OCOOPA Direct has received 1,480 reports of hand warmers overheating, resulting in 15 fires and 350 burn injuries, including the death of an 83-year-old consumer in San Diego, California in February 2026.

Source

CPSC Recall 10895 - U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

Original source: CPSC Official Notice ↗

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this CPSC product recall.

What is this CPSC product recall about?
OCOOPA Direct is recalling about 1.5 million rechargeable hand warmers due to risks of fire and burns from overheating lithium-ion batteries. One death has been reported.
Which agency issued this alert?
This alert was issued by CPSC. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
How severe is this alert?
This alert is classified as "high" severity. Take precautions and monitor for updates.
What area is affected?
This alert affects United States. Check with CPSC for the most current geographic scope.
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