Federal regulators have issued a recall for more than 82,000 rechargeable hand warmers sold by major retailers including Target, The Home Depot, and Amazon due to fire and burn hazards.
The recall covers approximately 77,000 Kobayashi’s HotHands-branded units distributed in the U.S. and 77 sold in Canada, as well as about 5,500 Gobi Heat-branded warmers in the U.S. and 47 in Canada.
In recall notices, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission stated that the lithium-ion batteries and electrical components in the affected warmers can overheat and ignite, creating a risk of serious injury from fire and burns.
To date, no injuries have been reported involving either brand of hand warmer.
More than 82,000 rechargeable hand warmers across two brands have been recalled over fire and burn hazards. (U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission)
According to the commission, consumers should immediately stop using the recalled products and contact the respective companies for a full refund.
The HotHands hand warmers are white and orange, while the Gobi Heat models are black and gray.
Both products are sold in pairs that can be magnetically connected and include a charging cable.
Each unit features a USB-C charging port for its built-in lithium-ion battery, along with adjustable heat settings, LED indicator lights, and a silicone lanyard.
The items from each brand come in packs of two that can be magnetically joined together and include a charging cable. (U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission)
Recalled HotHands warmers can be identified by model number H163650, which appears alongside the batch number on the underside of the product. The white HotHands logo is printed on the top of the device and on the packaging.
HotHands products were sold at various retailers, including Bass Pro Shops, Meijer, Target, The Home Depot, and Amazon, from July 2025 to August 2026, priced between $30 and $40.
The recalled Gobi Heat warmers feature the brand name on the top of the item and the packaging, while model number UT3053 is located on the underside.
They were sold through GobiHeat.com from October 2024 through August 2026 for between $20 and $40.
No injuries have been reported in connection with either brand’s hand warmers. (iStock / iStock)
The commission warned consumers not to dispose of the recalled warmers in household trash, curbside recycling bins, or battery recycling boxes at retail and home improvement stores because of the risk of fire.
“Recalled lithium-ion batteries must be disposed of differently than other batteries, because they present a greater risk of fire. Your municipal household hazardous waste (HHW) collection center may accept this recalled lithium-ion battery or device for disposal,” the commission said in its notices.