Ocoopa
Coverage of Ocoopa in the Nexus archive.
- OCOOPA is recalling 1.5 million hand warmers after fires, burns, and a death
OCOOPA is recalling 1.5 million hand warmers due to overheating lithium-ion batteries that can ignite, causing fires, burns, and a death. An 83-year-old San Diego woman died in February 2026 from the incident.
- Rechargeable hand warmers recalled after causing fires, burn injuries and death
More than 1.5 million OCOOPA Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery hand warmers have been recalled due to fire and burn risks, causing 15 fires, 350 injuries, and the death of an 83-year-old in San Diego in 2026. The product was sold online at Amazon, Walmart, and other platforms between 2018 and 2026.
- Recall alert: 1.5M rechargeable hand warmers recalled due to burn, fire injuries
The Consumer Product Safety Commission recalled 1.5 million Ocoopa rechargeable hand warmers due to overheating lithium-ion batteries, which have caused 350 burns, 15 fires, and the death of an 83-year-old person. The recalled models, sold online from 2018 to 2026, include UT3053, UT3056, and others; consumers are advised to stop using them and contact Ocoopa for a refund.