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More than 82,000 rechargeable hand warmers, including products sold at Target, The Home Depot and Amazon, have been recalled due to fire and burn hazards, according to federal regulators.
The recall affects approximately 77,000 Kobayashi HotHands brand rechargeable hand warmers sold in the United States, as well as approximately 77 sold in Canada. It also covers approximately 5,500 Gobi Heat brand rechargeable hand warmers sold in the United States and approximately 47 sold in Canada.
“The lithium-ion battery and electrical components of the recalled hand warmers may overheat and ignite, posing a risk of serious injury from fire and burns,” the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said in the recall notices.
No injuries have been reported in connection with either brand’s hand warmers.
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More than 82,000 rechargeable hand warmers from two brands have been recalled due to fire and burn hazards. (US Consumer Product Safety Commission)
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled products and contact the respective companies for a full refund, according to the commission.
Kobayashi’s HotHands are white and orange, while Gobi Heat’s are black and gray.
Hand warmers from both brands come in packs of two that can be assembled magnetically and include a charging cable.
Each hand warmer has a USB-C charging port for its built-in lithium-ion battery. The devices also feature adjustable heat settings, LED lights, and a silicone cord.
Items from each brand come in packs of two that can be assembled magnetically and include a charging cable. (US Consumer Product Safety Commission)
The recalled HotHands hand warmers can be identified by the model number H163650, which appears with the lot number below the product. The white HotHands logo appears on the top of the device and on the product packaging.
HotHands products were sold at various retailers, including Bass Pro Shops, Meijer, Target, The Home Depot, and Amazon, from July 2025 to August 2026 for between $30 and $40.
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The recalled Gobi Heat hand warmers have the brand name on the top of the item and on the product packaging, while the model number UT3053 is located on the underside.
They were sold on GobiHeat.com from October 2024 to August 2026 for between $20 and $40.
No injuries have been reported in connection with either brand’s hand warmers. (iStock/iStock)
The commission warned consumers not to dispose of the recalled hand warmers in household trash, curbside recycling bins, or battery recycling boxes at retail and home improvement stores due to the risk of fire.
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“Recalled lithium-ion batteries should be disposed of differently than other batteries because they pose a greater fire hazard. Your municipal household hazardous waste (HHW) collection center may accept this recalled lithium-ion battery or device for disposal,” the commission said in its notices.
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