Ocoopa Direct Recalls 1.5 Million Rechargeable Hand Warmers
Ocoopa Direct is recalling approximately 1.5 million rechargeable hand warmers after reports that their lithium-ion batteries can overheat and catch fire, creating serious burn and fire hazards.
According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, the company has received 1,480 reports of overheating linked to the products. Those reports include 15 fires and 350 burn injuries. The agency also said an 83-year-old consumer in San Diego died in February following an incident involving one of the hand warmers.
The recall applies to Ocoopa rechargeable hand warmer models UT3053, UT3056, ZLS-118, ZLS-118S, ZLS-118D, H01 and H01(PD). The dual-sided devices were offered in various colors and designs. They were typically sold in packages containing two warmers that can be connected magnetically, along with a charging cable.
The affected products were available online through Amazon, Ocoopa and Walmart from September 2018 through May 2026. Prices ranged from $15 to $60.
Federal safety officials are advising consumers to stop using the recalled hand warmers immediately. Customers may contact Ocoopa Direct to request a full refund, which may be provided either through the original payment method or as an Ocoopa gift card.
The CPSC said consumers should not place the recalled devices in household trash, standard recycling containers or battery collection bins. Lithium-ion batteries can pose additional safety risks if they are damaged, mishandled or disposed of improperly. Consumers should follow local procedures for handling recalled lithium-ion products.
Additional details, including product identification information and refund instructions, are available through the CPSC recall notice. Ocoopa Direct had been contacted for further comment at the time of the original report.
The recall highlights federal guidance urging owners of affected devices to discontinue use promptly and seek approved disposal options rather than placing the products in common waste streams.