OCOOPA Direct Recalls 1.5 Million Rechargeable Hand Warmers Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Fire and Burn Hazards; One Death Reported; Imported by Shenzhen Street Cat Technology

July 31, 2026 - 03:32

OCOOPA Direct is recalling about 1.5 million rechargeable hand warmers after reports that the devices can overheat, catch fire, and cause serious injuries. One death has been linked to the defect.

The recall covers certain models of the OCOOPA hand warmers imported by Shenzhen Street Cat Technology. The lithium-ion batteries inside the units can fail and ignite, posing a burn and fire hazard to users.

Consumers are told to stop using the recalled hand warmers right away. The company is offering a full refund in the form of an OCOOPA gift card or a refund to the original payment method. To get the refund, customers must write the word "RECALLED" on the hand warmer using a permanent marker. They then need to take a photo showing that marking, along with the model number and the three-digit batch number, and submit it through the OCOOPA website.

After submitting the photo, consumers should not throw the hand warmer in the trash or in standard recycling bins. The defective lithium-ion battery requires special handling. It should not be placed in street-level recycling bins or in used battery collection boxes found at many stores. Instead, people should contact their local municipal household hazardous waste center to see if they accept defective lithium-ion batteries. If that center does not take them, consumers should ask their local government for further disposal instructions.

The recall is a serious reminder that lithium-ion batteries can be dangerous when they are damaged or defective. Anyone who owns one of these hand warmers should stop using it immediately and follow the recall steps.