Kobayashi Recalls Rechargeable Hand Warmers Due to Risk of Serious Injury from Fire and Burn Hazards
Kobayashi recalls rechargeable hand warmers with white HotHands logo due to fire and burn hazards from overheating batteries. Consumers must stop using immediately and follow refund steps.
Stop using this now
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.
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What happened, in plain English
Kobayashi is recalling rechargeable hand warmers with the white HotHands logo because their lithium-ion batteries can overheat and ignite, causing serious injury. This recall affects consumers who own these specific hand warmers and requires immediate action to avoid fire or burns. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1278026-kobayashi-hothands-rechargeable-hand-warmers-fire-and-burn-hazard-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1278026-kobayashi-hothands-rechargeable-hand-warmers-fire-and-burn-hazard-risk · Published October 6, 2026 · Updated October 6, 2026 · Official notice: CPSC #11007
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“Kobayashi HotHands Rechargeable Hand Warmers: Fire and Burn Hazard Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 6, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1278026-kobayashi-hothands-rechargeable-hand-warmers-fire-and-burn-hazard-risk. Based on CPSC recall #11007 (https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2027/Kobayashi-Recalls-Rechargeable-Hand-Warmers-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-from-Fire-and-Burn-Hazards).
Why it’s dangerous
The lithium-ion batteries in these hand warmers can overheat and ignite, leading to fire and burns. This happens because the batteries may not function safely under normal use conditions, especially when charged or used without proper supervision.
Who’s affected
Anyone who owns the white HotHands-branded rechargeable hand warmers with the white logo on the top and packaging. Users with the model number H163650 are most at risk due to the battery hazard.
How to tell if you have this one
Look for the white HotHands logo on the top of the hand warmer and packaging. The model number H163650 and batch number are on the underside of the product.
- Brand
Kobay:ashi- Product
HotHands® Rechargeable Hand Warmers- Category
Consumer product
What to do — step by step
Stop Using Immediately
Discard the recalled hand warmers and lithium-ion battery by following the specific disposal instructions provided by Kobayashi.
Contact Kobayashi for Refund
Go to https://hothands.com/recall-notice-rechargeable to get a claim number and submit photos of the marked hand warmer with model number and batch number.
What CPSC says to do
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. Recalled lithium-ion batteries must be disposed of differently than other batteries, because they present a greater risk of fire. Your municipal household hazardous waste (HHW) collection center may accept this recalled lithium-ion battery or device for disposal. Before taking your battery or device to a HHW collection center, contact that office ahead of time and ask whether it accepts recalled lithium-ion batteries. If it does not, contact your municipality for further guidance.
Questions people ask
How do I know if my hand warmer is recalled?
Check for the white HotHands logo on the top and packaging. The model number H163650 and batch number are on the underside of the product.
Do I need to recycle the battery?
No, the recalled lithium-ion battery must be disposed of through household hazardous waste collection centers, not regular recycling bins or trash.
What should I do with the battery after disposal?
Contact your municipal household hazardous waste center before taking the battery to ensure they accept recalled lithium-ion batteries.
Contact Kobay:ashi
We’ve drafted a message you can send Kobay:ashi to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 11007 — Kobay:ashi HotHands® Rechargeable Hand Warmers Hello, I own a HotHands® Rechargeable Hand Warmers that is covered by recall 11007 from Kobay:ashi. The official recall notice states: 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. Recalled lithium-ion batteries must be disposed of differently than other batteries, because they present a greater risk of fire. Your municipal household hazardous waste (HHW) collection center may accept this recalled lithium-ion battery or device for disposal. Before taking your battery or device to a HHW collection center, contact that office ahead of time and ask whether it accepts recalled lithium-ion batteries. If it does not, contact your municipality for further guidance. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official CPSC recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: CPSC Recall #11007 (October 1, 2026)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 6, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the CPSC notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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