Kobayashi recalled about 77,000 HotHands® rechargeable hand warmers because the battery can overheat and catch on fire. No injuries were reported, but the products pose a risk of serious burn inujries.
What You Can Do & How We Can Help
The Schmidt Firm, PLLC is currently accepting hand warmer injury cases in all 50 states. If you were burned by HotHands Rechargeable Hand Warmers that were recalled because the battery can overheat and ignite, you should contact our lawyers immediately for a free case consultation. Please use the form below to contact our Product Recall Litigation Group or call toll free 24 hours a day at (866) 920-0753.
Quick Facts About the HotHands Hand Warmer Recall
- Recalled by: Kobayashi Consumer Products, LLC, of Dalton, Georgia
- Product: HotHands Rechargeable Hand Warmers, model H163650
- Recall date: October 1, 2026
- Units affected: About 77,000 in the U.S. and about 72 in Canada
- Hazard: The lithium-ion battery and electrical components can overheat and ignite
- Injuries reported: 0
- Official source: CPSC recall notice
HotHands Rechargeable Hand Warmers Recalled for Fire and Burn Hazards
In October 2026, Kobayashi Consumer Products, LLC announced a recall for about 77,000 HotHands Rechargeable Hand Warmers that were sold in the U.S. due to a fire hazard and a risk of serious burn injuries. According to the recall:
“The lithium-ion battery and electrical components in the recalled hand warmers can overheat and ignite, posing a risk of serious injury from fire and burn hazards.”
What Does Kobayashi Say About the Battery?
On the recall page, Kobayashi states that the recall was issued as a precaution because the HotHands Rechargeable Hand Warmers share the same battery as OCOOPA hand warmers.
According to the website:
“Although there have been no reported incidents or injuries associated with this battery issue in our product, HotHands Rechargeable Hand Warmers share the identical lithium-ion battery and electrical components.”
How Many People Were Injured?
No burn injuries have been linked to the recalled HotHands hand warmers. However, the products share the same battery as OCOOPA Rechargeable Hand Warmers, which were linked to hundreds of injuries and one death. According to the OCOOPA recall posted in July 2026:
“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 José, California in February 2026.”
Which HotHands Hand Warmers Are Recalled?
Look on the underside of your hand warmer for the following details:
- Model number H163650 and a 4-digit batch number
- White and orange
- Sold in packs of 2 that can be magnetically joined
- USB-C charging port, adjustable heat, LED indicator lights, and a silicone lanyard
- HotHands logo
Where Were They Sold?
- Bass Pro Shops, Meijer, Target, and The Home Depot
- Other stores nationwide and online, including Amazon.com
- Sold from July 2025 through August 2026
- Cost between $30 and $40
What Should I Do?
Owners of the recalled hand warmers should stop using them and contact Kobayashi for information on how to get a refund. To learn more, go to Kobayashi’s recall page.
Kobayashi’s page says not to dispose of the product until the claim is complete.
Do I Have a HotHands Hand Warmer Lawsuit?
The Schmidt Firm, PLLC is currently accepting hand warmer injury cases in all 50 states. If you were burned by HotHands Rechargeable Hand Warmers that were recalled because the battery can overheat and ignite, you should contact our lawyers immediately for a free case consultation. Please use the form below to contact our Product Recall Litigation Group or call toll free 24 hours a day at (866) 920-0753.
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