Fire and Burn Risk Prompts Gobi Heat Rechargeable Hand Warmer Recall 2026

A temperature control fault inside a rechargeable hand warmer could cause it to overheat, creating a risk of burns or fire. Health Canada has announced a recall of the Gobi Heat Rechargeable Hand Warmer Pair, and anyone who owns a set should stop using it right away.

The recall was published on October 1, 2026, under identification number RA-82661. It is a joint action by Health Canada, the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission and Dragon Gear Inc., which does business as Gobi Heat.

Products Affected by This Recall

The recall covers a single product: the Gobi Heat Rechargeable Hand Warmer Pair. The hand warmers come only in a black and gray colour scheme, and the Gobi Heat brand name is displayed on the front.

• Product: Gobi Heat Rechargeable Hand Warmer Pair
• Model: Gobi Heat SKU HW-PR/UT3053
• UPC: 810141672550
• Colour: Black/gray

Check the packaging or the product itself for the SKU and UPC listed above to confirm whether yours is part of the recall.

What Triggered the Recall

According to Health Canada, the internal temperature control in the hand warmers may fail. If that happens, the device can overheat, which poses a potential burn or fire hazard.

The hand warmers are powered by lithium-ion batteries, which is why the agency gives specific disposal instructions for them. As of September 22, 2026, the company had received no reports of incidents or injuries in Canada or the United States.

Who Is Affected?

The company reported that 47 units were sold in Canada and 5,250 units were sold in the United States. The affected products were sold from October 2024 to March 2026, so anyone who bought a set during that window should check their model.

The product was manufactured in China. The retailer is Dragon Gear Inc. doing business as Gobi Heat, based in Celina, Ohio. The manufacturer is Shenzhen Street Cat Technology Co., Ltd., based in Shenzhen, Guangdong.

Because hand warmers are often kept in coat pockets, gloves or bags, they may be in places where a malfunction would be harder to notice. That is another reason to act promptly if you own one.

What Consumers Need to Do Now

Health Canada advises consumers to immediately stop using the recalled product and contact Gobi Heat for instructions on getting a refund and disposing of the item.

• Stop using the hand warmers right away.
• Contact Gobi Heat to arrange a refund and get disposal instructions.
• Dispose of the items so that they cannot be used again.
• Contact your municipality for guidance on safely transporting and disposing of lithium-ion batteries.
• Do not place the batteries in household garbage, because they are considered hazardous waste.

You can reach Gobi Heat by telephone at 1-888-462-4743, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Mountain Standard Time, Monday to Friday. The company can also be contacted by email at recall@gobiheat.com, or through its recall page at gobiheat.com/pages/handwarmer-recall.

Under the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act, recalled products may not be redistributed, sold or even given away in Canada. If you have a set you no longer want, do not pass it on to someone else.

From the Agency

Health Canada published the recall as a consumer product recall in the clothing and accessories category. The agency lists the issue as both a fire hazard and a burn hazard.

Health Canada also reminds consumers to report any health or safety incident involving this or any other consumer product or cosmetic. Reports can be filed through the Consumer Product Incident Report Form on the Government of Canada website.

The recall is also posted on the OECD Global Portal on Product Recalls, where consumers can find information on other international consumer product recalls. Health Canada has also linked this notice to a related recall of OCOOPA rechargeable hand warmers over a fire hazard.

Quick Facts

• Recall number: RA-82661
• Recall date: October 1, 2026
• Units sold: 47 in Canada and 5,250 in the United States
• Sold: October 2024 to March 2026
• Hazard: Overheating that may cause burns or fire
• Reported incidents: None in Canada or the United States as of September 22, 2026

Owners of the Gobi Heat hand warmers should not wait for a problem to appear. Stop using the product, contact the company, and follow the disposal guidance for lithium-ion batteries.