Over 77,000 rechargeable hand warmers recalled for fire risk

More than 77,000 HotHands rechargeable hand warmers are being recalled nationwide.

According to an alert from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, the lithium-ion batteries can overheat, posing a risk for starting a fire or burning someone.

Product manufacturer Kobayashi issued the recall on October 1.

The product was sold at Bass Pro Shops, Meijer, Target and The Home Depot and other stores nationwide and online, including Amazon.com, from July 2025 through August 2026 for between $30 and $40.

Anyone who owns the product is urged to stop using it immediately.

The white-and-orange hand warmers were sold in packs of two warmers that can be magnetically joined together and include a charging cable.

The recalled hand warmers can be identified by their model number: H163650. You can find it on the underside of the hand warmers.

Consumers should stop using the recalled hand warmers immediately and contact Kobayashi for a full refund.

Click here to fill out a form and obtain a claim number.

At this time, there are no reported injuries from the product.

Do not throw this recalled lithium-ion battery or device in the trash. Your municipal household hazardous waste collection center may accept it for disposal. Before taking your battery or device to a collection center, contact that office ahead of time and ask whether it accepts recalled lithium-ion batteries.