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CPSC Recalls 82,000 Rechargeable Hand Warmers Over Fire Risk

By Drooid · Oct 12, 2026, 3:42 PM UTC · How we work

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The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a recall of more than 82,000 rechargeable hand warmers.
The recall covers about 77,000 Kobayashi HotHands and roughly 5,500 Gobi Heat units sold July 2025–August 2026.
The lithium-ion batteries may overheat, ignite, and cause fire or burn injuries.
Consumers must stop using the devices and obtain refunds.
They must dispose of the batteries according to hazardous-waste regulations, not regular trash.

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Story summary

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a recall of more than 82,000 rechargeable hand warmers.
The recall covers about 77,000 Kobayashi HotHands and roughly 5,500 Gobi Heat units sold July 2025–August 2026.
The lithium-ion batteries may overheat, ignite, and cause fire or burn injuries.
Consumers must stop using the devices and obtain refunds.
They must dispose of the batteries according to hazardous-waste regulations, not regular trash.