Posted Aug 4, 2026 at 6:17 PM UTCA1.5 million rechargeable hand warmers have been recalled following a fatality.Several different models sold through Amazon, Walmart, and Ocoopa’s online store have been recalled after 1,480 reports of the devices overheating resulting in 15 fires, 350 burns, and the death of an 83-year-old in California, according to the USCPSC. Consumers with recalled hardware can reach out to Ocoopa for a full refund.1/6Image: OcoopaFollow topics and authors from this story to see more like this in your personalized homepage feed and to receive email updates.Andrew Liszewski
1.5 million rechargeable hand warmers have been recalled following a fatality.
Several different models sold through Amazon, Walmart, and Ocoopa’s online store have been recalled after 1,480 reports of the devices overheating resulting in 15 fires, 350 burns, and the death of an 83-year-old in California, according to the USCPSC. Consumers with recalled hardware can reach out to Ocoopa for a full refund. [Image: https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/08/ocoopa1b.jpg?quality=90&strip=all] [Image: https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/08/ocoopa1c.jpg?quality=90&strip=all] [Image: https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/08/ocoopa3.jpg?quality=90&strip=all] [Image: https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/08/ocoopa4.jpg?quality=90&strip=all] [Image: https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/08/ocoopa5.jpg?quality=90&strip=all] [Image: https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/08/ocoopa6.jpg?quality=90&strip=all]
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