Which OCOOPA hand warmer models are affected by the recall?

The recall covers models UT3053, UT3056, ZLS-118, ZLS-118S, ZLS-118D, H01 and H01(PD). The model number is printed on the housing or underside of the device.

What should I do if I own an affected hand warmer?

Stop using and charging the device immediately, write "RECALLED" clearly on it with a permanent marker, take a photo showing the model and batch number, and submit it through OCOOPA's official recall website to receive a refund.

Why was the recall issued?

The built-in lithium-ion battery can overheat and ignite. The CPSC reports 1,480 overheating incidents, 15 fires, 350 burn injuries, and one death — an 83-year-old woman from San Diego died in February 2026 as a result of a fire caused by the product.

How do I dispose of the hand warmer safely?

Do not put it in household trash, curbside recycling, or ordinary in-store battery collection boxes. Disposal must go exclusively through a local hazardous waste or e-waste collection point.

Where were the affected hand warmers sold?

Among other retailers, through Amazon and Walmart.

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OCOOPA Recalls 1.5 Million Hand Warmers Over Battery Fire Risk

CPSC recall: lithium-ion batteries in OCOOPA hand warmers can overheat and ignite

Published August 1, 2026by the primlio editorial team

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1.5 Million Hand Warmers Recalled — After Fires and One Death

On July 30, 2026, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced a major recall: about 1.5 million rechargeable hand warmers made by OCOOPA (imported by Shenzhen Street Cat Technology) should no longer be used due to a serious fire and burn hazard. The devices were sold through retailers including Amazon and Walmart.

What's the problem?

The recall is tied to the units' built-in lithium-ion battery, which can overheat and ignite — sometimes during normal use, sometimes while charging. According to the CPSC notice, the toll so far is significant:

1,480 reported overheating incidents
15 fires
350 burn injuries

Most seriously, one death has been reported: an 83-year-old woman from San Diego, California, died in February 2026 as a result of a fire caused by the product.

Which models are affected?

The recall covers the following OCOOPA model numbers:

Model	Model
UT3053	ZLS-118S
UT3056	ZLS-118D
ZLS-118	H01
—	H01(PD)

Anyone who owns one of these devices should check the model number on the housing or underside.

What owners should do now

Stop using and stop charging the device immediately.
Write "RECALLED" clearly on the device with a permanent marker.
Take a photo of the device showing the model and batch number.
Submit the photo through OCOOPA's official recall website to receive a refund.

Dispose of it safely — not in household trash

Lithium-ion batteries covered by this recall must not be thrown into regular household trash, put in curbside recycling, or dropped into ordinary in-store battery collection boxes. The agency's guidance is clear: disposal must go exclusively through a local hazardous waste or e-waste collection point.

Why this matters beyond this one product

The case is a reminder of a risk that runs across many small battery-powered gadgets — from hand warmers to power banks to beauty devices: a cheap, insufficiently tested lithium-ion battery can turn into a real everyday hazard. Anyone using this kind of device should look for recognized safety certifications and take manufacturer warnings seriously.