Kobayashi Recalls Rechargeable Hand Warmers Due to Risk of Serious Injury from Fire and Burn Hazards
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 27-011 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- October 1, 2026
- Brand
- Kobayashi
- Category
- Kitchen and small appliances
- Products
- HotHands® Rechargeable Hand Warmers
- Hazard
- Risk of Serious Injury from Fire and Burn Hazards
- Hazard type
- Fire and burn
- Remedy
- Refund
- Units
- About 77,000 (In addition, about 72 were sold in Canada)
- Made in
- China
- Last updated by CPSC
- October 1, 2026
What was recalled
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.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- HotHands® Rechargeable Hand Warmers · About 77,000 (In addition, about 72 were sold in Canada) units
Photos from the recall notice
Where it was sold
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.
Companies named in the notice: Kobayashi Consumer Products, LLC, of Dalton, Georgia.
Injuries or incidents reported
None
Consumer contact
Kobayashi at 866-534-9986 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, by email at Kobayashi5236@sedgwick.com, or online at https://hothands.com/recall-notice-rechargeable or https://hothands.com and click on "PRODUCT RECALLS" at the top of the page for more information.
Recall history and context
Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 149 recalls in the kitchen and small appliances category, 41 recalls of them in the past 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
What was recalled?
HotHands® Rechargeable Hand Warmers (About 77,000 (In addition, about 72 were sold in Canada) units). This recall involves Kobayashi's HotHands-branded rechargeable hand warmers.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Risk of Serious Injury from Fire and Burn Hazards.
What should I do if I own one?
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…
Where was it sold?
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.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on October 1, 2026. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.