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HotHands Rechargeable Hand Warmers recalled due to burn hazard

2026-10-01

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Consumer products Consumer product recall
Quick summary

Quick summary: HotHands Rechargeable Hand Warmers recalled due to burn hazard. Reason: Consumer product recall. Category: Consumer products. Date: 2026-10-01.

Recommended action

Recommended action: stop using or consuming the product if you believe it matches the recall, review the official details, and follow the instructions from the official source.

Recall details

Quick summary: HotHands Rechargeable Hand Warmers recalled due to burn hazard. Reason: Consumer product recall. Category: Consumer products. Date: 2026-10-01.

Official details

Affected product details

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BrandKobayashi
ProductHotHands Rechargeable Hand Warmers
IssueConsumer products - Burn hazard
IdentificationRA-82676

Affected products

BrandKobayashi
ProductHotHands Rechargeable Hand Warmers
DescriptionThis recall involves HotHands 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.

Issue

The lithium-ion battery and electrical components in the recalled product can overheat and ignite, posing a burn hazard. As of ​September 14, 2026​, the company has received no reports of incident or injury in Canada or the United States.

What you should do

  • Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and contact Kobayashi to obtain a refund.
  • To process a refund, consumers should visit the recall website and follow the instructions. After completing the process, consumers must safely dispose of the items in such a way that they cannot be used again. Contact your municipality for instructions on how to safely transport and dispose of lithium-ion batteries. Batteries are considered hazardous waste. Do not place them in household garbage.
  • For more information, consumers can contact Kobayashi by telephone at 1-866-534-9986, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m ET, Monday through Friday, by email at kobayashi5236@sedgwick.com or visit the company website.
  • Joint recall with Health Canada, the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (US CPSC) and Kobayashi.
  • Please note that the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act prohibits recalled products from being redistributed, sold or even given away in Canada.
  • Health Canada would like to remind consumers to report any health or safety incidents related to the use of this product or any other consumer product or cosmetic by filling out the Consumer Product Incident Report Form.
  • This recall is also posted on the OECD Global Portal on Product Recalls website. You can visit this site for more information on other international consumer product recalls.
Additional official information
AudienceGeneral public
CategoryConsumer products - Electronics
Companies​​Distributor​ Kobayashi Consumer Products, LLC (“Kobayashi”) Dalton, Georgia ​​United States of America​
Recall date2026-10-01
Published byHealth Canada
Alert / recall typeConsumer product recall
Identification numberRA-82676
Background{}
Companies​​Distributor​ Kobayashi Consumer Products, LLC (“Kobayashi”) Dalton, Georgia ​​United States of America​
AudiencesGeneral public
Source updated2026-10-01

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