HotHands® Rechargeable Hand Warmers
CPSC Recall #27011 - October 1, 2026
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | 27011 |
| Recall Date | October 1, 2026 |
| Remedy Type | Consumers should stop using the recalled hand warmers immediately and contact Kobayashi for a full r |
| Manufactured In | China |
Where It Was Sold
| Sold At: Bass Pro Shops |
| Meijer |
| Target and The Home Depot and other stores nationwide and online |
| including Amazon.com from July 2025 through August 2026 for between $30 and $40. |
Product
HotHands® Rechargeable Hand Warmers
Description
This recall involves Kobayashi's HotHands-branded rechargeable hand warmers. The white with orange hand warmers were sold in packs of two warmers that can be magnetically joined together and include a charging cable. The hand warmers have a USB-C port to charge the built-in lithium-ion batteries in each unit. The adjustable-heat hand warmers have LED indicator lights on the hard plastic shell and come with a silicone lanyard. Model number "H163650" and the batch number are on the hand warmer's underside, and the white HotHands logo is on the top and on the product packaging. Only electric rechargeable hand warmers with the white HotHands logo are included in this recall.
Hazard
The lithium-ion battery and electrical components in the recalled hand warmers can overheat and ignite, posing a risk of serious injury from fire and burn hazards.
What Should You Do?
Stop using this product immediately. Contact the manufacturer for a Consumers should stop using the recalled hand warmers immediately and contact Kobayashi for a full r at no charge. If you experienced an injury, report it at SaferProducts.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Follow the consumer action instructions in the recall notice above. Most recalls require you to stop using the product and contact the manufacturer directly, either by calling the toll-free number listed in the official CPSC notice or by visiting the manufacturer's website. You generally do not need a receipt or original packaging to claim a remedy. The manufacturer is legally required to provide the remedy (Consumers should stop using the recalled hand warmers immediately and contact Kobayashi for a full r) at no cost to you.
If the product caused a fire or burn injury, document the incident with photos and preserve the product if it is safe to do so. Report the incident to the CPSC at SaferProducts.gov and to your local fire department. Contact the manufacturer to inform them of the incident, they are required to track and report injuries to CPSC. You may also want to consult a personal injury attorney, as fire and burn injuries caused by defective products can be grounds for a product liability claim against the manufacturer.
In most cases, no. CPSC-coordinated recall remedies are designed to be accessible without proof of purchase. Manufacturers typically ask consumers to self-certify ownership and may ask for photos of the product or its serial number. Some manufacturers request that you mail in a portion of the product (such as a cut cord or removed component) as proof of disposal. Check the specific remedy instructions for this recall for exact requirements. If you registered your product at the time of purchase, the process is usually even simpler.
If the original manufacturer has gone out of business, the recall remedy may no longer be available through them. In this case, contact CPSC directly at 1-800-638-2772 or cpsc.gov for guidance. If the brand was acquired by another company, the acquiring company may have assumed recall obligations. In some cases where a remedy is unavailable, CPSC advises consumers to safely dispose of the product. If you were injured by the product of a defunct company, consult a product liability attorney, parent companies, distributors, and retailers may still bear liability in some circumstances.