HotHands Rechargeable Hand Warmers Recall, Check Model H163650 for Fire and Burn Risk

Kobayashi Consumer Products, LLC is recalling about 77,000 HotHands rechargeable hand warmers in the United States, plus about 72 sold in Canada, because the lithium-ion battery and electrical components can overheat and ignite. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced the recall on October 1, 2026 (Recall No. 27-011), citing a risk of serious injury from fire and burn hazards.

If you own one: stop using it right away and contact Kobayashi for a full refund. The recall covers only the electric rechargeable HotHands warmers with the white HotHands logo. The regular air-activated disposable HotHands warmers are not part of it.

As of the announcement, CPSC listed no incidents or injuries tied to these units.

HotHands Rechargeable Hand Warmers Recall: Quick Facts

Detail	Information
Product	HotHands® Rechargeable Hand Warmers
Company	Kobayashi Consumer Products, LLC (Dalton, Georgia)
Recalled model	H163650 (model and batch number printed on the underside)
Hazard	Lithium-ion battery and electrical components can overheat and ignite (fire and burn hazard)
Units recalled	About 77,000 in the U.S.; about 72 in Canada
Recall date	October 1, 2026
CPSC recall number	27-011
Remedy	Full refund
Sold	July 2025 through August 2026, between $30 and $40
Where sold	Bass Pro Shops, Meijer, Target, The Home Depot, other stores nationwide, and online including Amazon.com
Manufactured in	China
Incidents/injuries reported	None, as of the recall announcement

How to Tell if Your HotHands Hand Warmer Is Recalled (Model H163650)

Flip the warmer over. The model number H163650 and the batch number are printed on the underside. The recalled HotHands units:

• are white with orange coloring;
• were sold in packs of two that join together magnetically;
• come with a charging cable and have a USB-C port for the built-in lithium-ion batteries;
• have adjustable heat settings, LED indicator lights on a hard plastic shell and a silicone lanyard; and
• carry the white HotHands logo on top of the warmer and on the packaging.

Only electric rechargeable hand warmers with the white HotHands logo are included, according to CPSC.

What to Do if You Have a Recalled HotHands Warmer

Stop using it and do not charge it. Then follow Kobayashi’s refund process, as described by CPSC:

1. Go to the official recall page at hothands.com/recall-notice-rechargeable, or open hothands.com and click “PRODUCT RECALLS,” and follow the instructions to get a claim number.
2. Write “Recalled” and your claim number on the warmer in permanent marker.
3. Take a photo showing the marked warmer, the model number and the four-digit batch number, and submit it as instructed.
4. Dispose of the recalled warmer, with its lithium-ion battery, under your local and state hazardous-waste rules.

Do not try to open, repair or dismantle the battery.

Kobayashi recall contact: 866-534-9986 (8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday) or [email protected].

How to Dispose of a Recalled HotHands Lithium-Ion Hand Warmer

CPSC says not to throw the recalled battery or device in the trash, in curbside or general recycling, or in the used-battery boxes found at retail and home-improvement stores. It explains that recalled lithium-ion batteries must be handled differently from other batteries because they carry a greater risk of fire.

Your municipal household hazardous waste (HHW) collection center may accept it. Call ahead and ask whether it takes recalled lithium-ion batteries. If it does not, contact your municipality for guidance.

Why Did Kobayashi Recall HotHands Rechargeable Hand Warmers?

CPSC says the lithium-ion battery and electrical components can overheat and ignite, which creates a risk of serious injury from fire and burn hazards. The notice does not describe any specific defect beyond that, and it reports no incidents or injuries for these HotHands units.

Are All HotHands Products Recalled? What About Disposable Warmers?

No. The recall is limited to the rechargeable model H163650. Traditional disposable HotHands warmers are a different product and are not included. Check the model number before throwing anything away.

Is the HotHands Recall Related to the OCOOPA Hand Warmer Recall?

No. CPSC announced a separate 2026 recall of about 1.5 million OCOOPA rechargeable hand warmers, with one death reported. That is a different company and a different action. CPSC’s Kobayashi notice also lists a recall of Gobi Heat rechargeable hand warmers for the same type of battery hazard. Do not assume a recall of one brand applies to another, and check each notice.

Is the HotHands Recall a Class Action Settlement?

No. This is a voluntary product safety recall carried out with CPSC, and the remedy is a refund from Kobayashi. It is not a class action settlement, and there is no settlement fund or administrator. Be cautious of sites that call it a “claim” for cash compensation.

Does the Kobayashi HotHands Recall Mean the Company Is Legally Liable?

Not by itself. A recall is a safety action, not a court finding of negligence or liability. CPSC’s notice states the hazard and the remedy. It does not state that Kobayashi violated a specific safety standard, and no court has ruled on liability based on this recall.

What Federal Law Covers the HotHands Recall?

CPSC enforces the Consumer Product Safety Act (CPSA), 15 U.S.C. §§ 2051–2089, as amended by the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (CPSIA). CPSC states that federal law prohibits selling products subject to a Commission-ordered recall or a voluntary recall undertaken in consultation with the Commission. That means retailers and resellers cannot lawfully sell recalled HotHands warmers.

What if a Recalled HotHands Warmer Caused an Injury or Property Damage?

The refund covers the product only. If a warmer overheated, caused a fire, burn or property damage, you may have separate legal questions that depend on your facts and your state’s law.

• If it is safe, preserve the warmer, photos, your receipt or order record and any medical or repair records.
• Report the incident to CPSC at SaferProducts.gov or by calling 800-638-2772.
• Consider speaking with a licensed attorney in your state about your situation.

If a warmer is smoking, swelling, sparking or unusually hot right now, stop using it, move away from it and follow local emergency guidance if there is fire or smoke.

HotHands Recall Timeline

Date	Event
July 2025 – August 2026	Recalled HotHands rechargeable warmers sold (about 77,000 in the U.S.)
October 1, 2026	CPSC and Kobayashi announce the recall (Recall No. 27-011)
October 8, 2026	This article last updated

HotHands Rechargeable Hand Warmers Recall FAQs

Are HotHands rechargeable hand warmers recalled?

Yes. Kobayashi recalled about 77,000 HotHands rechargeable hand warmers in the U.S. on October 1, 2026 because the lithium-ion battery and electrical components can overheat and ignite.

Which HotHands model number is recalled?

Model H163650. The model number and batch number are on the underside of the warmer.

Are disposable HotHands warmers part of the Kobayashi recall?

No. Only the electric rechargeable warmers with the white HotHands logo are included.

How do I get a refund for a recalled HotHands warmer?

Go to hothands.com/recall-notice-rechargeable, get a claim number, mark the warmer “Recalled” with the claim number, submit the required photo and follow the disposal instructions. You can also call Kobayashi at 866-534-9986.

How much did the recalled HotHands warmers cost, and where were they sold?

Between $30 and $40, at Bass Pro Shops, Meijer, Target, The Home Depot, other stores nationwide and online, including Amazon.com, from July 2025 through August 2026.

Can I throw a recalled HotHands warmer in the trash?

No. CPSC says not to put it in the trash, curbside recycling or retail used-battery boxes. Contact your local or state hazardous-waste authority.

Were any injuries reported with the recalled HotHands warmers?

CPSC reported none as of the October 1, 2026 announcement.

Is the HotHands recall a class action lawsuit?

No. It is a product safety recall with a refund remedy from Kobayashi.

What is the CPSC recall number for the HotHands warmers?

27-011.

Can I keep using my HotHands warmer until the refund arrives?

No. CPSC says to stop using recalled units immediately.

Sources

• U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Kobayashi Recalls Rechargeable Hand Warmers Due to Risk of Serious Injury from Fire and Burn Hazards (Recall No. 27-011, October 1, 2026)
• Official HotHands recall page: hothands.com/recall-notice-rechargeable
• Health Canada: HotHands Rechargeable Hand Warmers recalled due to burn hazard

This article is general legal information, not legal advice. AllAboutLawyer.com is not a law firm. Confirm current instructions with CPSC and Kobayashi.

Researched and written by Israr Ahmad, legal content researcher and founder of AllAboutLawyer.com. All facts verified against the official CPSC recall notice (Recall No. 27-011, cpsc.gov), as of October 8, 2026. Last Updated: October 8, 2026.