Texas HotHands Hand Warmer Recall Lawsuit

About 77,000 HotHands rechargeable hand warmers were recalled in October 2026 due to fire and burn hazards. No injuries were reported, but they have the same battery as OCOOPA hand warmers, which were recalled in July 2026 after at least 350 injuries and 1 death.

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HotHands Hand Warmer Recall at a Glance

• Recalled by: Kobayashi Consumer Products, LLC, of Dalton, Georgia
• Product: HotHands Rechargeable Hand Warmers, model H163650
• Recall date: October 1, 2026
• Units affected: 77,000 in the U.S. and 72 in Canada
• Hazard: The lithium-ion battery and electrical components can overheat and ignite, which posing a risk of serious injury from fire and burn hazards
• Injuries reported: 0
• Official source: CPSC recall notice

Kobayashi Recalls HotHands Hand Warmers for Fire and Burn Hazards

On October 1, 2026, a recall was announced for about 77,000 HotHands® Rechargeable Hand Warmers that were distributed by Kobayashi Consumer Products, LLC, of Dalton, Georgia.

No injuries were reported. Kobayashi said the recall was issued as a precaution because the HotHands Rechargeable Hand Warmers share the same battery and electrical components as OCOOPA hand warmers, which have been linked to hundreds of injuires.

What Is the Overheating Risk?

Hand warmers are used inside gloves, pockets, or in the palm of your hand. If the battery overheats, it is usually directly against the skin. This poses 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.”

How To Identfiy Recaled Hand Warmers

• HotHands® Rechargeable Hand Warmers, model number H163650
• White with orange, sold in packs of 2 that can be magnetically joined together
• Model number and a 4-digit batch number printed on the underside
• White HotHands® logo on the top of the warmers and on the packaging

Where Were They Sold?

The recalled hand warmers were sold at Bass Pro Shops, Meijer, Target, The Home Depot, and other stores nationwide, and Amazon.com from July 2025 through August 2026 for $30 to $40.

HotHands Hand Warmer Recall vs. OCOOPA Recall

In July 2026, OCOOPA Direct recalled about 1.5 million rechargeable hand warmers due to significant fire and burn hazards. According to the recall, there were “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.”

Legal Help for Burn Victims in Texas

Texans who were burned or injured by a defective lithium-ion battery may be entitled to compensation for medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other damages. Our Texas lawyers can help you determine if you may have a legal case.

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