A federal recall warns that 77,000 HotHands rechargeable hand warmers can overheat and ignite, putting families at risk of fire and burns.
Story Highlights
- U.S. safety regulators recalled HotHands rechargeable hand warmers over fire and burn hazards.
- About 77,000 units were sold nationwide at Target, The Home Depot, Amazon, and others.
- Shoppers should stop using model H163650 and get a full refund from the company.
- Canada issued a matching alert and confirmed the same hazard language and U.S. volume.
Regulators Order Immediate Stop-Use And Refund
The United States Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a recall for HotHands Rechargeable Hand Warmers because the lithium-ion battery and electrical parts can overheat and ignite, creating a fire and burn risk. The agency directed customers to stop using the product right away and contact the company for a full refund. The recall identifies model H163650, sold in white and orange versions. The company’s website also acknowledges the recall and cites the same overheating risk.
The recall covers about 77,000 units in the United States, plus a small number in Canada, and spans sales from July 2025 through August 2026. The United States Consumer Product Safety Commission lists major retailers for the affected sales, including Target, The Home Depot, Bass Pro Shops, Meijer, and Amazon. The recall does not publish a breakdown by store or region. The agency emphasizes stopping use now, then following local rules for safe disposal of lithium-ion batteries.
What Product To Look For And Where It Was Sold
The product is marketed as HotHands Rechargeable Hand Warmers, model H163650, and comes in white and orange housings. The recall notes a broad retail footprint that put the device in many homes before fall and winter weather set in, naming Target, The Home Depot, Bass Pro Shops, Meijer, and Amazon as sellers during the covered period. The Canadian alert mirrors the hazard description and references the 77,000 United States units, signaling cross-border alignment.
The company behind the hand warmers, Kobayashi, posted a recall page confirming the stop-use instruction and refund path, aligning its messaging with the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The official notices focus on the risk of overheating and ignition but do not publish engineering specifics on the failure mode or list incident counts. That is common for battery recalls, where agencies center on clear consumer action to prevent fire injuries.
Why Lithium-Ion Product Recalls Keep Surfacing
The United States Consumer Product Safety Commission maintains an active slate of lithium-ion recalls across many product types. These notices often cite overheating, ignition, and special handling rules for battery disposal, because damaged or defective cells can reignite after they appear out. This hand warmer recall fits that larger pattern. Regulators push fast, plain warnings to get risky products out of circulation before colder months and holiday travel increase use and charging indoors.
🚨 RECALL NOTICE
**HotHands rechargeable hand warmers**(Kobayashi, ~77,000 units at Target, Home Depot, Amazon): recalled Oct 1 for fire/burn risk. No injuries reported yet — this one's a warning before anyone gets hurt. Model H163650 on the underside. pic.twitter.com/Fc7Q5ekBjQ
— NEPTA (@Neptanow) October 5, 2026
Consumers can protect their homes with three simple steps. First, identify the model H163650 in white or orange and stop using it. Second, contact the company for a full refund as instructed by the recall. Third, follow local rules for safe lithium-ion battery disposal to avoid trash fires. Families who hunt, camp, tailgate, or work outdoors rely on hand warmers. Acting now prevents a small device from becoming a big house risk as temperatures drop.
Sources:
medicaldaily.com, hothands.com, cpsc.gov, recalls-rappels.canada.ca
