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safety2 months ago•58 min saved

Mass Recall: 1.5 Million OCOOPA Hand Warmers Pulled Over Fire Hazard

A recall has been issued for about 1.5 million OCOOPA Rechargeable Hand Warmers after reports that their lithium‑ion batteries can overheat and ignite, causing fires, burns, and the February 2026 death of an 83‑year‑old in San Diego. Models UT3053, UT3056, ZLS-118, ZLS-118S, ZLS-118D, H01, and H01 (PD) were sold online on Amazon, OCOOPA.com, Walmart.com, and OCOOPA.net from Sept 2018 through May 2026 for $15–$60. Consumers should stop using the recalled units immediately and contact OCOOPA Direct for a refund (gift card or original payment). The manufacturer provides instructions to mark the device as recalled and to submit model and batch numbers for the refund, plus proper disposal guidance under local hazardous waste rules. The recall notes 1,480 overheating reports, 350 burn injuries, 15 fires, and the San Diego death.

via AOL.com|

#consumer-safety #hand-warmers #lithium-ion-battery

technology2 months ago•4 min saved

1.5 Million Ocoopa Hand Warmers Recalled After Overheating Deaths and Injuries

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has recalled about 1.5 million Ocoopa rechargeable hand warmers after hundreds of injuries, 15 fires, and the February death of an 83-year-old San Diego woman from overheating. The models UT3053, UT3056, ZLS-118, ZLS-118S, ZLS-118D, H01, and H01(PD) were sold 2018–2026 on Amazon, Ocoopa Direct, and Walmart. Consumers should stop using the devices and request a refund via Ocoopa Direct (gift card or original payment). Do not throw them in the trash; dispose through local household hazardous waste programs due to lithium-ion fire risk. A related wrongful-death lawsuit has been filed against Ocoopa Direct and Amazon.

via NBC 7 San Diego|

#cpsc #lithium-ion-battery #ocoopa

technology2 months ago•5 min saved

OCOOPA Hand Warmers Recalled After Fire Hazards, 1 Death Reported Among 1.5 Million Units

The U.S. CPSC and Shenzhen Street Cat Technology are recalling about 1.5 million OCOOPA Rechargeable Hand Warmers sold online from 2018–2026 due to overheated lithium‑ion batteries that can ignite, posing fire and burn hazards. There have been 1,480 reports of overheating, 15 fires, 350 burn injuries, and the death of an 83-year-old consumer in San Diego in February 2026. Consumers should stop using the devices and contact OCOOPA Direct for a refund (gift card or original payment). Affected models are UT3053, UT3056, ZLS-118, ZLS-118S, ZLS-118D, H01 and H01(PD); disposal should follow local hazardous-waste guidelines. For refunds, consumers must write “RECALLED” on the unit and submit a photo with the model and three-digit batch number at the recall page.

via U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (.gov)|

#fire-hazard #hand-warmer #lithium-ion