OCOOPA Recalls 1.5 Million Rechargeable Hand Warmers After 15 Fires and One Death

OCOOPA Direct has recalled 1.5 million rechargeable hand warmers after receiving 1,480 reports of overheating, which resulted in 15 fires and 350 burn injuries, according to EIN Presswire. The recall covers models sold from September 2018 through May 2026, and consumers are advised to stop using them and request refunds.

The Overheating Reports Behind the OCOOPA Recall

OCOOPA Direct has received 1,480 reports of overheating, resulting in 15 fires and 350 burn injuries, according to reports. The recalled models are UT3053, UT3056, ZLS-118, ZLS-118S, ZLS-118D, H01 and H01(PD).

The warmers were sold on Amazon.com, Ocoopa.com, Ocoopa.net and Walmart.com from September 2018 through May 2026 for $15 to $60. "OCOOPA" is printed on the top of each unit, and the model number and three-digit batch number are printed on the underside. The dual-sided warmers were sold in packs of two that join magnetically, with USB-C charging, LED indicator lights and a silicone lanyard.

"A hand warmer is held in the hand and tucked into pockets and gloves, so a battery that overheats can cause serious burns very quickly," said Jason Turchin, Esq., a product liability and injury attorney. "Anyone who owns one of these warmers should stop using it, and anyone who was hurt may want to keep the device, the packaging, and photos of their injuries."

The CPSC advises consumers to stop using the recalled products immediately. To request a refund, consumers write "RECALLED" in permanent marker on the warmer and submit a photo showing that marking, the model number and the batch number through the Product Recall page on the OCOOPA website. Refunds are offered as an OCOOPA gift card or the original form of payment.

Consumers should not place the device in the trash, curbside recycling or retail battery recycling boxes, and should call a local household hazardous waste center first to ask whether it accepts defective lithium-ion batteries. The CPSC urges consumers to report related incidents through its SaferProducts website.

Other Recalls in the Same Period

Primark recalled two Halloween gonk decorations on October 6, 2026, due to possible asbestos contamination in the sand filling, Express.co.uk reported. The Office for Product Safety and Standards warned the product poses a health risk, and customers were advised to stop using it and return it for a full refund without a receipt.

Tesco recalled its F&F Glass Latte Mug on October 6, 2026, Express.co.uk reported. The mug was sold from September 2025 to August 2026 due to a manufacturing issue that may cause it to shatter during use, posing a burn and injury risk, and the supermarket is offering full refunds with no receipt required.

Subaru will recall over 540,000 vehicles in the U.S., Jiemian reported on October 19, 2026. The recall is not tied to the company's SDV launch, which is planned before 2030.

Refund Steps for OCOOPA Owners

Consumers who own one of the recalled warmers can submit a photo of the marked device, model number and batch number through the Product Recall page on the OCOOPA website. Refunds are issued as an OCOOPA gift card or in the original form of payment.