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Ocoopa recalls 1.5M hand warmers after 350 burn injuries, death
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Key Points:
- Ocoopa Direct is recalling approximately 1.5 million rechargeable hand warmers due to overheating lithium-ion batteries that have caused 350 burn injuries, 15 fires, and one reported death.
- The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) reported that an 83-year-old consumer in San Diego died in February following an incident involving the hand warmer.
- The recall includes multiple models (UT3053, UT3056, ZLS-118, ZLS-118S, ZLS-118D, H01, H01(PD)) sold in various colors and designs between September 2018 and May 2026 through Amazon, Ocoopa, and Walmart.
- Consumers are advised to stop using the recalled products immediately and contact Ocoopa Direct for a full refund, either via gift card or original payment method, and to avoid disposing of the items in regular trash or recycling bins.
- Further details and updates are available on the CPSC website, and Ocoopa Direct has been contacted for comment.
