The Recall Desk
SevereCPSC·27011·Announced 2026-10-01

Kobayashi Recalls HotHands Rechargeable Hand Warmers Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

Kobayashi is recalling HotHands rechargeable hand warmers because the lithium-ion batteries can overheat and ignite, posing a risk of fire and burns.

What this means for you

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk of serious injury from fire and burn hazards due to overheating lithium-ion batteries, which aligns with the rubric criterion for significant injury reports or structural defects in consumer products.

Plain-English summary

Kobayashi Consumer Products, LLC is recalling HotHands-branded rechargeable hand warmers. The recalled units are white with orange accents, sold in packs of two, and feature a USB-C port, LED indicator lights, and a silicone lanyard. Model number H163650 and the batch number are printed on the underside of the device. Only electric rechargeable hand warmers with the white HotHands logo are included in this recall.

The recall is due to a risk of serious injury from fire and burn hazards. The lithium-ion battery and electrical components in the recalled hand warmers can overheat and ignite. No injuries have been reported in connection with this recall.

About 77,000 units were sold in the United States and about 72 were sold in Canada. The hand warmers were sold at Bass Pro Shops, Meijer, Target, The Home Depot, and other stores nationwide and online, including Amazon.com, from July 2025 through August 2026 for between $30 and $40. Consumers should stop using the recalled hand warmers immediately and contact Kobayashi for a full refund. Consumers must follow instructions at hothands.com/recall-notice-rechargeable to obtain a claim number, mark the product with permanent marker, submit a photo, and dispose of the device and battery according to local hazardous waste regulations. Do not place the recalled lithium-ion battery in general trash or standard recycling bins.

The recalled product

Product
HotHands® Rechargeable Hand Warmers
Category
Consumer Product — Personal Care / Heating
Hazard
Affected units
77,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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