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NewsFOX 13 Tampa BayJuly 31, 2026United States

Recall Issued for 1.5 Million OCOOPA Hand Warmers Due to Fire and Burn Risks

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has recalled over 1.5 million OCOOPA rechargeable hand warmers due to defective lithium-ion batteries that can overheat, ignite, and cause serious injury or death. Consumers are advised to stop using the devices immediately and follow specific instructions to receive a full refund.

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Why It Matters

Owners of these specific hand warmers face a risk of fire or injury and must stop using the devices and follow a specific process to obtain a refund.

Key Facts

  • Over 1.5 million OCOOPA rechargeable hand warmers are subject to a recall.
  • The recall is due to lithium-ion batteries that can overheat and ignite, posing risks of fire, burns, and death.
  • There have been 1,480 reports of overheating, 15 fires, 350 burn injuries, and one fatality.
  • The fatality involved an 83-year-old consumer in San Diego in February 2026.
  • Affected models include UT3053, UT3056, ZLS-118, ZLS-118S, ZLS-118D, H01, and H01(PD).
  • Products were sold online between September 2018 and May 2026 for prices ranging from $15 to $60.
  • Consumers must stop using the devices immediately.
  • To receive a refund, consumers must mark the device with 'RECALLED' in permanent marker and submit a photo via the company's online portal.
  • Refunds are available as an OCOOPA gift card or via the original payment method.
  • The devices should not be placed in household trash or standard recycling; they must be taken to a hazardous waste collection center.

Who's Mentioned

organizationOCOOPA“Manufacturer of the recalled hand warmers.”organizationWalmart.com“Retailer where the products were sold.”locationSan Diego, California“Location of a reported fatality related to the product.”organizationAmazon.com“Retailer where the products were sold.”organizationU.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission“Federal agency that announced the recall.”