Major Recall Issued for Rechargeable Hand Warmers Due to Overheating Risk

Pittsburgh, PA, October 1, 2026 —

Two separate recall alerts have been issued for a significant number of rechargeable hand warmers due to a potential overheating and ignition hazard involving their lithium-ion batteries. In total, 82,619 units are subject to these recalls.

The largest portion of the recall involves approximately 77,072 units manufactured by HotHands. A second, smaller recall affects an estimated 5,547 units from Gobi Heat.

The core issue identified across both product lines is the potential for the integrated lithium-ion batteries to overheat. This overheating poses a dual risk of burns to users and the potential for the devices to ignite, creating a fire hazard. The manufacturers have not provided specific details regarding the manufacturing defect that leads to this overheating.

Consumers who have purchased the affected rechargeable hand warmers, regardless of the brand (HotHands or Gobi Heat), are strongly advised to immediately discontinue use of the products. This precautionary measure is intended to prevent potential injuries.

Both HotHands and Gobi Heat are offering remedies to affected consumers. Customers are instructed to contact their respective manufacturers directly to inquire about options for obtaining a refund or store credit for the recalled hand warmers. Specific instructions and procedures for initiating the recall process are available through each company’s customer service channels.

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