Ocoopa Hand Warmer Recall Issued After 350 Burn Injuries, One Death

Defective hand warmers have been linked to more than 1,000 reports of overheating, resulting in at least 15 fires.

Federal safety officials are urging consumers to immediately stop using Ocoopa rechargeable hand warmers, warning that the devices may overheat, posing a risk of fires and burn injuries to users.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced the Ocoopa rechargeable hand warmer recall on July 30, following at least 1,480 reports of hand warmers overheating, resulting in 15 fires and 350 burn injuries, including the death of an 83-year-old consumer.

Rechargeable hand warmers are portable, battery powered devices designed to provide warmth to users’ hands during cold weather. The products contain rechargeable batteries and internal heating elements that generate heat when activated to help keep hands warm during outdoor activities or cold weather.

However, officials are warning the recalled hand warmers’ lithium-ion batteries can overheat and ignite, which may lead to serious injury or death from fire and burn hazards.

Rechargeable Hand and Foot Warmer Dangers

These incidents are not the first safety concerns involving battery-powered hand warmers and other heating devices. A rechargeable hand warmer lawsuit filed against Amazon in May claims an Ocoopa device ignited unexpectedly and caught fire, causing a woman to suffer severe thermal injuries that resulted in her death less than a week later.

Similar products, including heated gloves and foot warmers, sold through Amazon and other online retailers have also been linked to burn injuries, prompting safety warnings and product recalls.

These issues have resulted in a number of heated insole lawsuits filed by consumers who claim defective designs in these products caused serious burn injuries, resulting in painful surgical debridement surgeries, permanent nerve damage, chronic pain, loss of sensation and lasting mobility problems.

Many of the claims focus on Amazon’s role in selling and distributing the products, with several complaints alleging the online retailer helped place dangerous battery-powered warming devices into consumers’ hands.

Ocoopa Hand Warmer Recall

Regulators indicate the Ocoopa hand warmer recall affects an estimated 1.5 million rechargeable devices.

The products are sold in packs of two that magnetically attach together and include a charging cable. They feature dual-sided heating, adjustable heat settings, LED indicator lights, a hard plastic shell and a silicone lanyard. “OCOOPA” is printed on the top of each hand warmer and the product packaging, while the model and three digit batch numbers are printed on the underside of each unit. Affected model numbers include:

• UT3053
• UT3056
• ZLS-118
• ZLS-118S
• ZLS-118D
• H01
• H01(PD)

The devices were manufactured in China and sold online through Amazon.com, Ocoopa.com, Ocoopa.net and Walmart.com from September 2018 through May 2026 for between $15 and $60.

Individuals are advised to immediately stop using the recalled hand warmers and contact Ocoopa Direct for a full refund. To receive the refund, customers will be asked to write “RECALLED” in permanent marker on the hand warmer and submit a photo showing the marking, model number and three digit batch number through the Ocoopa Direct recall page. 

Consumers should dispose of the recalled products in accordance with applicable local and state hazardous waste regulations regarding lithium-ion batteries.

For more information, Ocoopa Direct may be reached via email at ocooparecalls@ocoopa.cc or online through the company website.

The CPSC is also urging consumers to report any related incidents to the agency at www.SaferProducts.gov.

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