OCOOPA recall overview:
- Who: Shenzhen Street Cat Technology Co. Ltd., doing business as OCOOPA Direct, is recalling about 1.5 million rechargeable hand warmers.
- Why: The lithium-ion battery inside the hand warmers can overheat and ignite, posing a risk of serious injury or death from fire and burn hazards.
- Where: The rechargeable hand warmers were sold nationwide online.
OCOOPA is recalling approximately 1.5 million rechargeable hand warmers due to a fire and burn hazard posed by the product’s lithium-ion battery, according to a recall notice issued jointly with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) on July 30.
The recall covers OCOOPA-branded hand warmer models UT3053, UT3056, ZLS-118, ZLS-118S, ZLS-118D, H01 and H01(PD).
The dual-sided, rechargeable warmers were sold in pairs that connect magnetically, came with a charging cable, and feature a USB-C port, adjustable heat settings and LED indicator lights on a hard plastic shell with a silicone lanyard. “OCOOPA” is printed on top of the units and on the packaging, while the model number and a three-digit batch number appear on the underside of each warmer.
According to the OCOOPA recall, the hand warmers were sold at Amazon.com, Ocoopa.com, Ocoopa.net and Walmart.com from September 2018 through May 2026, priced between $15 and $60. The products were manufactured in China.
Rechargeable hand warmer recall reports 15 fires, 350 burn injuries, one death
According to the recall notice, OCOOPA Direct has received 1,480 reports of the hand warmers overheating, resulting in 15 fires and 350 burn injuries. Those reports include the death of an 83-year-old consumer in San Diego, California, in February 2026.
The OCOOPA recall notice urges consumers to stop using the recalled hand warmers immediately.
To receive a full refund, consumers can contact OCOOPA Direct and follow instructions to write “RECALLED” in permanent marker on the unit, then submit a photo of the marking along with the model number and batch number through the company’s online recall portal. Refunds will be issued as an OCOOPA gift card or in the original form of payment.
Because the hand warmers contain lithium-ion batteries, consumers should not dispose of them in the trash or curbside recycling bins. Instead, the batteries should be taken to a municipal household hazardous waste collection center.
For more information, consumers can contact OCOOPA Direct by email at [email protected] or visit its product recall page.
OCOOPA Direct states it has received 1,480 reports of overheating incidents, including 15 fires, 350 burn injuries and one death. The company is not currently facing legal action over the recall, but Top Class Actions follows recalls closely as they sometimes lead to class action lawsuits.
In related lithium battery concerns, Lowe’s and Greenworks were hit with a lawsuit after Kobalt-branded power tools were recalled following 34 incidents of batteries producing smoke, sparking or catching fire.
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