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Recall Issued for 1.5 Million OCOOPA Rechargeable Hand Warmers
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has issued a recall for over 1.5 million OCOOPA rechargeable hand warmers due to lithium-ion batteries that can overheat and catch fire. The recall follows reports of 1,480 overheating incidents, 350 burn injuries, and one fatality.
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Owners of these specific hand warmers must immediately stop using them and follow the company's instructions to mark the device and submit a photo to receive a full refund.
Key Facts
- Over 1.5 million OCOOPA rechargeable hand warmers are subject to a mandatory recall.
- The recall is due to lithium-ion batteries that can overheat and ignite, posing fire and burn risks.
- There have been 1,480 reports of overheating, 15 fires, 350 burn injuries, and one death.
- Affected models include: UT3053, UT3056, ZLS-118, ZLS-118S, ZLS-118D, H01, and H01(PD).
- Products were sold online between September 2018 and May 2026 for prices ranging from $15 to $60.
- Consumers must stop using the devices immediately.
- To receive a refund, consumers must write 'RECALLED' on the device and submit a photo via the OCOOPA online portal.
- Refunds are available as either an OCOOPA gift card or via the original payment method.
- The devices should not be placed in household trash or standard recycling; they must be taken to a hazardous waste collection center.
- The products were manufactured in China.
Who's Mentioned
organizationOCOOPA“Manufacturer of the recalled hand warmers.”organizationWalmart.com“Retailer where the products were sold.”locationSan Diego, California“Location of a reported fatality related to the product.”organizationAmazon.com“Retailer where the products were sold.”organizationU.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission“Federal agency overseeing the product recall.”