CPSC2026-07-30FIRE HAZARD
OCOOPA Direct rechargeable hand warmers recalled for fire and burn hazard
OCOOPA rechargeable hand warmers recalled for fire risk
The lithium-ion batteries in OCOOPA-branded rechargeable hand warmers can overheat and catch fire, causing serious burns. About 1.5 million units sold online are affected, including models UT3053, UT3056, ZLS-118, ZLS-118S, ZLS-118D, H01, and H01(PD). One death and multiple burn injuries have been reported.
- Stop using the hand warmer immediately.
- Contact OCOOPA Direct for a refund at https://www.ocoopa.com/pages/product-recalls.
- Mark the hand warmer with "RECALLED" in permanent marker and send a photo with the model and batch number for verification.
- Dispose of the unit at your local household hazardous waste collection center — do not throw in trash, curbside recycling, or battery recycling bins.
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Hazard
The lithium-ion battery in the recalled hand warmers can overheat and ignite, posing a risk of serious injury or death from fire and burn hazards.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled hand warmers immediately and contact OCOOPA Direct for a full refund in the form of an OCOOPA gift card or the original form of payment. Consumers will be asked to write in permanent marker "RECALLED" on the hand warmer and submit a photo showing that marking on the hand warmer, the model number and the product's three-digit batch number to https://www.ocoopa.com/pages/product-recalls.?Consumers should dispose of recalled products with the lithium-ion battery in accordance with applicable local and state hazardous waste regulations. Note:?Do not throw this defective lithium-ion battery or device in the trash, the general recycling stream (e.g., street-level or curbside recycling bins), or in used battery recycling boxes found at various retail and home improvement stores. Defective lithium-ion batteries must be disposed of differently than other batteries, because they present a greater risk of fire. Your municipal household hazardous waste (HHW) collection center may accept this defective lithium-ion battery or device for disposal. Before taking your battery or device to a HHW collection center, contact it ahead of time and ask whether it accepts defective lithium-ion batteries. If it does not, contact your municipality for further guidance.
Sold at
Online at Amazon.com, Ocoopa.com, Ocoopa.net and Walmart.com from September 2018 through May 2026 for between $15 and $60.
Affected count
About 1.5 million
Injuries reported
OCOOPA Direct has received 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 Diego, California in February 2026.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Refund
Products
OCOOPA Rechargeable Hand Warmers
Consumer contact
OCOOPA Direct by email at ocooparecalls@ocoopa.cc or online at https://www.ocoopa.com/pages/product-recalls or www.ocoopa.com and click on "Product Recall" at the top of the page for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/OCOOPA-Direct-Recalls-1-5-Million-Rechargeable-Hand-Warmers-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death-from-Fire-and-Burn-Hazards-One-Death-Reported-Imported-by-Shenzhen-Street-Cat-TechnologyDon't want to check this manually?
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