The OCOOPA hand warmer recall covers about 1.5 million rechargeable devices sold online through May 2026, and consumers are being told to stop using seven listed models because their lithium-ion batteries can overheat and ignite.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission reports 1,480 overheating incidents, including 15 fires, 350 burn injuries, and the February death of an 83-year-old California consumer. The recall was announced July 30 and is especially relevant again as cooler weather brings portable warmers out of storage.
Owners should check the model and batch information before charging or using a device. A recalled warmer should not go into household trash, curbside recycling, or a retail battery collection box.
OCOOPA hand warmer recall model list
The recall covers these rechargeable models:
– UT3053, also marketed as UT3 Lite – UT3056, also marketed as UT4 Young – ZLS-118 – ZLS-118S – ZLS-118D – H01 – H01(PD)
Turn the warmer over and locate two identifiers: its model and a three-digit batch code. The CPSC description says the devices were sold in pairs that can connect magnetically. They have a USB-C charging port, LED indicators, a hard plastic shell, and a silicone lanyard.
The products were sold at Amazon.com, Ocoopa.com, Ocoopa.net, and Walmart.com from September 2018 through May 2026. Prices ranged from about $15 to $60.
A similar-looking warmer is not automatically part of the recall. Match the underside model number to the official list. If the printing is missing or difficult to read, contact the company before deciding the unit is safe.
What owners should do now
Stop using and charging a listed warmer. Move it away from combustible items, children, and pets without puncturing, crushing, or opening the case.
The company’s official recall page says consumers should keep the device until the claim is reviewed and further instructions arrive. The page directs owners to submit a claim or email ocooparecalls@ocoopa.cc.
Eligible consumers can receive a full refund as an OCOOPA gift card or through the original payment method. The CPSC says claimants will be asked to mark the warmer with the word “RECALLED” and submit a photo showing the marking, model number, and three-digit batch number.
Do not damage the warmer or discard it before reading the current claim instructions. Preserving the model and batch information is important for identifying the product and completing the refund process.
A successful claim under the OCOOPA hand warmer recall depends on a readable model and batch number, so photograph both identifiers before submitting it.
Why ordinary battery disposal is unsafe
Defective lithium-ion batteries require different handling because they can start fires when crushed or damaged in trash and recycling equipment. The CPSC recall notice says these devices should not be placed in household trash, curbside recycling, or battery boxes at retail and home-improvement stores.
Contact the local household hazardous waste center and ask whether it accepts defective lithium-ion devices. If the center cannot take one, contact the municipality for another approved option. Do not leave the product at a collection point without confirming that the site accepts damaged or recalled batteries.
If a warmer becomes hot, swells, smokes, leaks, or smells unusual, stop handling it and move people away. Call emergency services if there is an active fire or immediate danger. Do not use water or an improvised container unless local emergency guidance specifically directs it.
Keep a clean recall record
Save the purchase record if it is available, photograph the underside label, and keep copies of the claim confirmation. Those steps can help if the seller account no longer displays an older order.
The Daily Quill also maintains a guide to the Costway high chair recall for households reviewing recent child-product notices. Identification and disposal rules differ by product, so follow the notice for the specific recalled item.
The OCOOPA hand warmer recall is large enough that devices may remain in drawers, vehicles, camping kits, or winter clothing bins. Check the model before the next use, begin the refund claim, and confirm a safe disposal location rather than putting the battery into a normal waste stream.
