The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·27009·Announced 2026-10-01

Gobi Heat Recalls Rechargeable Hand Warmers Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

Gobi Heat is recalling rechargeable hand warmers because the lithium-ion batteries can overheat and ignite, posing a risk of serious injury from fire and burns.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk of serious injury from fire and burn hazards due to battery overheating, but no injuries have been reported, which aligns with the rubric for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Gobi Heat is recalling approximately 5,500 rechargeable hand warmers sold in the United States and about 47 units sold in Canada. The recall involves black and gray hand warmers sold in packs of two that can be magnetically joined together. These units feature a USB-C port for charging built-in lithium-ion batteries, LED indicator lights, and a silicone lanyard. The brand name "Gobi Heat" is printed on the top of the warmers and packaging, while the model number "UT3053" is printed on the underside.

The recall is being issued because the lithium-ion battery and electrical components in the hand warmers can overheat and ignite. This malfunction poses a risk of serious injury from fire and burn hazards. No injuries have been reported in connection with this recall.

The hand warmers were sold online at GobiHeat.com from October 2024 through August 2026 for between $20 and $40. Consumers should stop using the recalled hand warmers immediately. To obtain a full refund or store credit equal to the purchase price plus 20%, consumers should visit https://gobiheat.com/pages/handwarmer-recall to obtain a claim number and instructions. Consumers are instructed to write "Recalled" on the product in permanent marker, send a photo of the marked hand warmer and model number to [email protected], and dispose of the product with the lithium-ion battery in accordance with local and state hazardous waste regulations. The recalled lithium-ion batteries must not be placed in general trash, curbside recycling, or standard battery recycling boxes due to the increased fire risk.

The recalled product

Product
Gobi Heat Rechargeable Hand Warmers
Category
Consumer Product — Personal Care / Heating
Hazard
Affected units
5,500

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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