77,000 HotHands Rechargeable Hand Warmers Recalled Over Fire Risk 2026

About 77,000 HotHands rechargeable hand warmers sold across the United States are being recalled because their lithium-ion batteries can overheat and ignite. Another 72 units were sold in Canada. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced the recall on October 1, 2026, under recall number 27-011. Kobayashi Consumer Products, LLC, of Dalton, Georgia, is the distributor.

If you bought a pair of these warmers for a cold-weather season, you should stop using them now. The recall covers a fire and burn hazard, and the remedy is a full refund.

Recalled Products at a Glance

The recall involves HotHands-branded rechargeable hand warmers made by Kobayashi. They are white with orange accents and are sold in packs of two warmers that can be joined together magnetically. Each pack includes a charging cable.

• Product: HotHands Rechargeable Hand Warmers
• Model number: H163650, printed on the underside of each warmer along with a four-digit batch number
• Charging: USB-C port feeding a built-in lithium-ion battery in each unit
• Features: adjustable heat, LED indicator lights on the hard plastic shell, and a silicone lanyard
• Branding: a white HotHands logo on the top of the warmer and on the packaging

Only electric rechargeable hand warmers with the white HotHands logo are included. Other HotHands products are not part of this recall.

What Triggered the Recall

According to the CPSC, the lithium-ion battery and electrical components in the recalled hand warmers can overheat and ignite. That creates a risk of serious injury from fire and burn hazards. Because the warmers are designed to be held in the hands or kept in pockets, a failure could cause burns as well as fire damage.

No incidents or injuries have been reported so far. The recall was announced as a precaution before anyone was hurt.

Where Were These Products Sold?

The hand warmers were sold at Bass Pro Shops, Meijer, Target and The Home Depot, as well as other stores nationwide and online, including Amazon.com. Sales ran from July 2025 through August 2026 at prices between $30 and $40. The warmers were manufactured in China.

The recall was announced in conjunction with Health Canada, which also posted a notice about the roughly 72 units sold in Canada. Consumers there can find that notice on the Government of Canada recalls website.

The CPSC also lists a related recall of a different brand’s rechargeable hand warmers, from Gobi Heat. That recall involves a similar hazard but is a separate action.

What Consumers Need to Do Now

The CPSC says consumers should stop using the recalled hand warmers immediately and contact Kobayashi for a full refund. The process works like this:

• Go to hothands.com/recall-notice-rechargeable and follow the instructions to get a claim number.
• Write ‘Recalled’ and your claim number on the hand warmer with a permanent marker.
• Take a photo showing the marked hand warmer, the model number and the four-digit batch number.
• Submit the photo as instructed to receive your refund.
• Dispose of the recalled product, battery included, according to local and state hazardous waste rules.

Disposal needs particular care. The CPSC warns against putting a recalled lithium-ion battery or device in the trash, in curbside or street-level recycling bins, or in the used-battery recycling boxes found at many retail and home improvement stores. Recalled lithium-ion batteries must be handled differently from other batteries because they present a greater risk of fire.

Your municipal household hazardous waste (HHW) collection center may accept the recalled hand warmer. Call ahead and ask whether it takes recalled lithium-ion batteries. If it does not, contact your municipality for further guidance.

Consumer Contact Details

Kobayashi can be reached at 866-534-9986 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday. You can also email Kobayashi5236@sedgwick.com or visit hothands.com and click ‘PRODUCT RECALLS’ at the top of the page.

From the Agency

The CPSC states that federal law prohibits any person from selling products subject to a Commission-ordered recall or a voluntary recall undertaken in consultation with the agency. Retailers and resellers, including online sellers, should therefore remove the affected hand warmers from sale.

Consumers who want to report a dangerous product or a product-related injury can do so at SaferProducts.gov. The CPSC hotline is 800-638-2772.

Why This Matters for Battery-Powered Products

Lithium-ion batteries are common in small rechargeable gadgets, and a battery that overheats can ignite quickly. The CPSC’s repeated emphasis on proper disposal reflects that concern. Recalled batteries that are crushed, damaged or mixed into regular waste streams can start fires in trucks and facilities. Checking the model number on the underside of your warmers takes only a moment, and finding a match means it is time to stop using them and start the refund process.