Recall Hits 77,000 HotHands Rechargeable Hand Warmers
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission says the lithium-ion warmers can overheat and ignite, prompting a full refund offer from Kobayashi Consumer Products.
Updated on Nov. 10, 2026 in Appliances
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a recall of approximately 77,000 HotHands rechargeable hand warmers distributed by Kobayashi Consumer Products. The devices pose a potential fire and burn hazard and should be stopped from use immediately.
Why it matters
The warmers contain lithium-ion batteries and electrical components that can overheat and ignite, creating a fire and burn risk for households that own them. Consumers who bought the two-packs are directed to contact Kobayashi for a full refund.
The recall covers approximately 77,000 HotHands warmers, model H163650, sold in two-packs for about $30 to $40 from July 2025 through August 2026. The CPSC notice reports no incidents or injuries, and it does not disclose the cause of the overheating or how many failures have been reported.
The players
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
The federal agency responsible for protecting the public from unreasonable risks of injury from consumer products, which issued this recall.
Kobayashi Consumer Products
The company that distributed the HotHands hand warmers and is offering full refunds to customers holding the recalled units.
The details
The white and orange warmers bearing the HotHands logo were sold at Target, The Home Depot, Bass Pro Shops, Amazon, and other retailers nationwide. Consumers should stop using the devices immediately and contact Kobayashi Consumer Products for a full refund.
Timeline
July 2025: Sales of the recalled hand warmers begin.
August 2026: Sales of the recalled hand warmers end.
October 1: The CPSC announces the recall.
Product Safety Pattern
This recall fits a recurring pattern of CPSC actions against lithium-ion battery consumer products that overheat, extending that pattern to hand warmers sold through mainstream retailers. Battery-powered heat products are now part of the same safety category as power banks and e-bike batteries that regulators have repeatedly recalled.
Owners of the HotHands warmers in packs of two should stop using them and contact Kobayashi Consumer Products for a full refund. Because the devices carry a fire and burn risk, households should keep them away from flammable materials until the refund is processed.
The takeaway
Check any battery-powered hand warmer you own against recall notices and stop using units that match the recalled model number. Confirm the model number before relying on the device for warmth.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Dailyfly News.
