More than 82K rechargeable hand warmers recalled over fire risk

Key Points:

• Over 82,000 rechargeable hand warmers, including HotHands and Gobi Heat brands sold at major retailers like Target, The Home Depot, and Amazon, have been recalled due to fire and burn hazards caused by overheating lithium-ion batteries.
• The recall affects approximately 77,000 HotHands units and 5,500 Gobi Heat units in the U.S., as well as a small number sold in Canada, with no injuries reported so far.
• Consumers are advised to stop using the recalled hand warmers immediately and contact the manufacturers for a full refund, avoiding disposal in regular trash or recycling due to fire risks.
• The HotHands hand warmers, identifiable by model number H163650 and white/orange color, were sold from July 2025 to August 2026, while Gobi Heat warmers, model UT3053 and black/gray in color, were sold from October 2024 through August 2026.
• The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recommends disposing of these lithium-ion battery devices at municipal household hazardous waste collection centers to prevent fire hazards.