OCOOPA has recalled about 1.5 million rechargeable hand warmers after reports of overheating, fires, burns and one death. Stop charging or using an affected unit; the refund process requires a marked-product photo plus the model and batch numbers.
What Is Being Recalled?
OCOOPA Direct is recalling about 1.5 million rechargeable hand warmers because their lithium-ion batteries can overheat and ignite. The July 30, 2026 CPSC notice covers models UT3053, UT3056, ZLS-118, ZLS-118S, ZLS-118D, H01 and H01(PD), sold online from September 2018 through May 2026 for approximately $15 to $60.The CPSC reported 1,480 overheating incidents, including 15 fires and 350 burn injuries. The notice also describes the February 2026 death of an 83-year-old person after a fire involving one of the recalled hand warmers. Consumers should stop using the devices and complete OCOOPA's official refund process.
How to Identify a Recalled OCOOPA Hand Warmer
Check the product label for one of these model numbers:- UT3053
- UT3056
- ZLS-118, ZLS-118S or ZLS-118D
- H01 or H01(PD)
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How to Request the OCOOPA Refund
The official instructions require consumers to write RECALLED on the hand warmer in permanent marker. Submit a photograph that clearly shows that marking, the model number and the three-digit batch number through the OCOOPA recall portal. A sales receipt is not listed as a requirement, but the marked-product photo and identifying codes are documentation and must be legible.OCOOPA describes the remedy as a full refund, available through the original payment method or an OCOOPA gift card under the choices presented in its process. Review the portal carefully before selecting a payment option and retain a copy of the submission confirmation.
How to Dispose of the Recalled Lithium Battery
Do not put the hand warmer in household trash, curbside recycling or a retail battery-recycling box. The CPSC says recalled or defective lithium-ion batteries require different handling because they can ignite during collection or transport. After documenting the product for the refund, take it to a local household hazardous-waste collection center that accepts defective or recalled lithium batteries and follow that facility's directions.Frequently Asked Questions
Which OCOOPA hand warmers are recalled?
The recall covers models UT3053, UT3056, ZLS-118, ZLS-118S, ZLS-118D, H01 and H01(PD), sold from September 2018 through May 2026.
What is the OCOOPA recall remedy?
Consumers can request a full refund through OCOOPA's official recall portal, paid to the original payment method or as an OCOOPA gift card under the options described by the company.
What documentation is required for the OCOOPA refund?
The recall process requires a photo showing the word RECALLED written on the hand warmer, along with the model number and three-digit batch number.
Can recalled hand warmers go in household trash?
No. The CPSC says recalled lithium-ion hand warmers should be taken to a local household hazardous-waste collection center that accepts defective or recalled lithium batteries, not placed in trash or ordinary recycling.
Sources
- CPSC — OCOOPA Rechargeable Hand Warmer Recall, No. 26-659
- OCOOPA — Official Product Recall Information
- OCOOPA — Official Refund Portal
