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HotHands Rechargeable Hand Warmers recalled due to burn hazard

Issued October 1, 2026
Issue
Product HotHands Rechargeable Hand Warmers Issue Consumer products - Burn hazard What to do Immediately stop using the recalled product and contact Kobayashi to obtain a refund. Previous Next
Hazard description
The lithium-ion battery and electrical components in the recalled product can overheat and ignite, posing a burn hazard. As of ​September 14, 2026​, the company has received no reports of incident or injury in Canada or the United States.
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and contact Kobayashi to obtain a refund. To process a refund, consumers should visit the recall website and follow the instructions. After completing the process, consumers must safely dispose of the items in such a way that they cannot be used again. Contact your municipality for instructions on how to safely transport and dispose of lithium-ion batteries. Batteries are considered hazardous waste. Do not place them in household garbage. For more information, consumers can contact Kobayashi by telephone at 1-866-534-9986, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m ET, Monday through Friday, by email at kobayashi5236@sedgwick.com or visit the company website . Joint recall with Health Canada, the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (US CPSC) and Kobayashi. Please note that the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act prohibits recalled products from being redistributed, sold or even given away in Canada. Health Canada would like to remind consumers to report any health or safety incidents related to the use of this product or any other consumer product or cosmetic by filling out the Consumer Product Incident Report Form . This recall is also posted on the OECD Global Portal on Product Recalls website . You can visit this site for more information on other international consumer product recalls.
Product
Product name
HotHands Rechargeable Hand Warmers
Reference
ID
RA-82676