Kobayashi Recalls Rechargeable Hand Warmers Due to Risk of Serious Injury from Fire and Burn Hazards
Recall 27011 · Oct 1, 2026 · Kobayashi
77,000
units affected
77,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 27011
- Date
- Oct 1, 2026
- Company
- Kobayashi
- Units affected
- 77,000
- Product
- HotHands® Rechargeable Hand Warmers
- Product type
- Electric Blankets/Warmers
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves Kobayashi's HotHands-branded rechargeable hand warmers. The white with orange hand warmers were sold in packs of two warmers that can be magnetically joined together and include a charging cable. The hand warmers have a USB-C port to charge the built-in lithium-ion batteries in each unit. The adjustable-heat hand warmers have LED indicator lights on the hard plastic shell and come with a silicone lanyard. Model number "H163650" and the batch number are on the hand warmer's underside, and the white HotHands logo is on the top and on the product packaging. Only electric rechargeable hand warmers with the white HotHands logo are included in this recall.
What can happen
The lithium-ion battery and electrical components in the recalled hand warmers can overheat and ignite, posing a risk of serious injury from fire and burn hazards.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the recalled hand warmers immediately and contact Kobayashi for a full refund. Consumers will be asked to go to https://hothands.com/recall-notice-rechargeable and follow the instructions to obtain a claim number. Consumers will also be asked to destroy the product by writing in permanent marker “Recalled” and the claim number on the product, and to submit a photo showing the marked hand warmer, the product’s model number, and the four-digit batch number. Consumers should then dispose of the recalled product with the lithium-ion battery, in accordance with applicable local and state hazardous waste regulations. Note: Do not throw this recalled lithium-ion battery or device in the trash, the general recycling stream (e.g., street-level or curbside recycling bins), or used battery recycling boxes found at various retail and home improvement stores.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None
- 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.
Related pages
Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled hothands® rechargeable hand warmers?
Consumers should stop using the recalled hand warmers immediately and contact Kobayashi for a full refund. Consumers will be asked to go to https://hothands.com/recall-notice-rechargeable and follow the instructions to obtain a claim number. Consumers will also be asked to destroy the product by writing in permanent.
What is the hazard?
The lithium-ion battery and electrical components in the recalled hand warmers can overheat and ignite, posing a risk of serious injury from fire and burn hazards.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.