CPSC announced the recall on October 1, 2026 and reported no incidents or injuries at that time. Consumers are instructed to stop using the recalled hand warmers immediately and contact Gobi Heat for a full refund or store credit equal to the purchase price plus an additional 20%.
Quick Facts
- Product: Gobi Heat rechargeable electric hand warmers
- Units affected: About 5,500 in the United States
- Hazard: Lithium-ion battery and electrical components can overheat and ignite
- Remedy: Full refund or store credit equal to the purchase price plus 20%
Table Of Contents
- Latest Gobi Electric Hand Warmers Recall Developments
- What Is the Gobi Electric Hand Warmers Recall?
- Which Gobi Heat Hand Warmers Are Recalled?
- Why Were Gobi Electric Hand Warmers Recalled?
- Were Any Injuries or Fires Reported?
- Where Were the Recalled Hand Warmers Sold?
- Who Sold and Manufactured the Hand Warmers?
- What Is the Hazard From an Overheating Lithium-Ion Battery?
- What Types of Burn Injuries Can Occur?
- What Should Someone Do After a Burn?
- What Is the Gobi Heat Recall Remedy?
- How Do Consumers Obtain the Refund?
- How Should the Recalled Hand Warmers Be Disposed Of?
- Why Is Proper Battery Disposal Important?
- Who May Be Affected?
- What Evidence May Matter in a Gobi Electric Hand Warmers Claim?
- Who May Be Liable for a Gobi Hand Warmer Injury?
- Current Gobi Electric Hand Warmers Lawsuit and Recall Status
- Do I Qualify for a Gobi Electric Hand Warmers Claim?
- Legal Process for a Gobi Electric Hand Warmers Claim
- Compensation in a Gobi Hand Warmer Injury Case
- Important Gobi Electric Hand Warmers Recall Developments
- Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the Gobi Electric Hand Warmers Lawsuit?
- Which Gobi Heat hand warmers were recalled?
- Why were the Gobi hand warmers recalled?
- How many Gobi Heat hand warmers were recalled?
- Were any injuries reported?
- Where were the recalled hand warmers sold?
- What should I do with a recalled Gobi hand warmer?
- Can I file a Gobi Electric Hand Warmers Lawsuit?
- Do I Have a Gobi Electric Hand Warmers Lawsuit?
- References
Latest Gobi Electric Hand Warmers Recall Developments
October 2026
October 1, 2026 – CPSC announced the recall of about 5,500 Gobi Heat rechargeable hand warmers because the lithium-ion battery and electrical components can overheat and ignite, creating a risk of serious injury from fire and burn hazards. The agency reported no incidents or injuries when the recall was announced. [1]
October 1, 2026 – Health Canada announced a coordinated recall involving about 47 units sold in Canada. The Canadian notice identified the product as model UT3053, Gobi Heat SKU HW-PR/UT3053, and UPC 810141672550, and stated that no incidents or injuries had been reported in Canada or the United States as of September 22, 2026. [2]
July 2026
July 30, 2026 – CPSC announced a separate recall involving approximately 1.5 million OCOOPA rechargeable hand warmers because their lithium-ion batteries could overheat and ignite. That recall involved reported fires, burn injuries, and one death, underscoring the broader safety concern posed by overheating lithium-ion hand warmers; those incident figures do not apply to the Gobi Heat recall. [3]
What Is the Gobi Electric Hand Warmers Recall?
The recall involves Gobi Heat-branded rechargeable hand warmers sold in pairs. The hand warmers are black with gray accents and can be magnetically joined together when not in use.
Each unit contains a built-in lithium-ion battery and includes a USB-C charging port. The products also have adjustable heat settings, LED indicator lights, a hard plastic shell, and a silicone lanyard.
Which Gobi Heat Hand Warmers Are Recalled?
The recalled hand warmers can be identified by the following information:
- Brand: Gobi Heat
- Product: Rechargeable Hand Warmer Pair
- Model number: UT3053
- Color: Black and gray
- Canadian SKU: HW-PR/UT3053
- Canadian UPC: 810141672550
“Gobi Heat” is printed on the top of the hand warmers and on the packaging. Model number UT3053 is printed on the underside of the unit.
Why Were Gobi Electric Hand Warmers Recalled?
CPSC states that the lithium-ion battery and electrical components can overheat and ignite.
An overheating battery can expose a user to direct thermal burns or start a fire involving nearby clothing, bedding, furniture, or other combustible materials.
Were Any Injuries or Fires Reported?
CPSC reported no incidents or injuries associated with the recalled Gobi Heat hand warmers when the October 2026 recall was announced.
The recall was initiated because the identified overheating and ignition condition could create a serious fire or burn hazard even without a reported injury.
Where Were the Recalled Hand Warmers Sold?
The recalled hand warmers were sold online at GobiHeat.com from October 2024 through August 2026.
CPSC reports that they sold for approximately $20 to $40. About 5,500 units were sold in the United States, with approximately 47 additional units sold in Canada.
Who Sold and Manufactured the Hand Warmers?
The retailer identified by CPSC is Dragon Gear Inc., doing business as Gobi Heat, of Severance, Colorado.
The recalled hand warmers were manufactured in China.
What Is the Hazard From an Overheating Lithium-Ion Battery?
Lithium-ion batteries store a substantial amount of energy in a compact package. If a battery or associated electrical component overheats or fails, temperatures can rise rapidly and may lead to ignition.
Because hand warmers are designed to be held close to the skin and may be carried inside gloves, pockets, or clothing, an unexpected overheating event can create direct burn exposure.
What Types of Burn Injuries Can Occur?
Burn severity depends on temperature, duration of contact, and the amount of tissue involved.
Superficial burns may cause redness, swelling, and pain, while deeper burns can cause blistering, tissue damage, discoloration, or numbness. Serious burns may require emergency care, wound treatment, or hospitalization.
What Should Someone Do After a Burn?
Minor thermal burns may be cooled with cool running water rather than ice. More serious burns, including deep burns, large burns, or burns involving significant blistering or other complications, should be medically evaluated.
A consumer who is injured during a battery fire should also avoid handling a smoking or actively burning device if doing so could create additional risk.
What Is the Gobi Heat Recall Remedy?
Consumers should stop using the recalled hand warmers immediately and contact Gobi Heat.
Gobi Heat is offering either a full refund or store credit equal to the original purchase price plus an additional 20% of that amount.
How Do Consumers Obtain the Refund?
CPSC states that consumers should obtain a claim number through Gobi Heat’s recall process.
Consumers will then be instructed to write “Recalled” on the hand warmer in permanent marker and submit a photograph showing the marked product and its model information.
How Should the Recalled Hand Warmers Be Disposed Of?
CPSC warns consumers not to place recalled lithium-ion batteries or devices in household trash, curbside recycling, or ordinary retail battery-recycling boxes.
Recalled lithium-ion batteries present a greater fire risk and may need to be taken to an appropriate household hazardous waste facility. Consumers should contact their local hazardous-waste program before transporting the device to confirm that recalled lithium-ion batteries are accepted.
Why Is Proper Battery Disposal Important?
Damaged or recalled lithium-ion batteries can overheat or ignite after disposal if they are crushed, punctured, short-circuited, or exposed to other adverse conditions.
That creates risks not only for consumers but also for sanitation workers, recycling facilities, and waste-processing equipment.
Who May Be Affected?
Consumers who purchased Gobi Heat rechargeable hand warmers with model number UT3053 may possess an affected product.
A person who experienced a battery fire, burn, property damage, or other injury involving the recalled hand warmer may want to preserve the product if it can be stored safely, along with photographs, purchase records, medical records, and any fire or property-damage documentation.
What Evidence May Matter in a Gobi Electric Hand Warmers Claim?
- The recalled Gobi Heat hand warmer
- Model number UT3053
- Original packaging or photographs
- GobiHeat.com purchase records
- Photographs of overheating, melting, or fire damage
- Medical records documenting burn injuries
- Fire department or property-damage records
Product-liability claims generally depend on evidence connecting the recalled product with the reported injury or loss.
Who May Be Liable for a Gobi Hand Warmer Injury?
Potential liability depends on the specific facts and applicable law. Manufacturers, importers, retailers, distributors, and other businesses in a product’s supply chain may potentially be evaluated after an alleged defective-product injury.
Possible legal theories may include design defect, manufacturing defect, failure to warn, negligence, breach of warranty, or other state-law claims. The existence of a CPSC recall does not automatically establish civil liability.
Current Gobi Electric Hand Warmers Lawsuit and Recall Status
The documented federal action is the October 1, 2026 CPSC recall involving about 5,500 Gobi Heat rechargeable hand warmers in the United States.
The cited CPSC recall does not announce a class action, multidistrict litigation proceeding, coordinated settlement, or public personal-injury lawsuit involving the recalled Gobi Heat hand warmers.
Individual legal review may still be appropriate if a recalled hand warmer allegedly overheated, ignited, and caused a burn injury or property damage.
Do I Qualify for a Gobi Electric Hand Warmers Claim?
- Did you purchase or use a Gobi Heat rechargeable hand warmer with model number UT3053?
- Did the hand warmer overheat, melt, smoke, ignite, or cause a fire?
- Did you suffer a burn injury or other documented loss?
- Can you document the product, purchase, incident, medical treatment, or property damage?
Answering yes to one or more questions does not automatically establish a lawsuit. An attorney can review the product, alleged failure, injury evidence, damages, and applicable filing deadlines to determine whether further investigation may be appropriate.
Legal Process for a Gobi Electric Hand Warmers Claim
- Free case review. An attorney reviews the recalled product, alleged overheating event, injuries, and available documentation.
- Investigation. Evidence may include the hand warmer, purchase records, photographs, medical records, fire reports, and CPSC recall information.
- Filing. If the evidence and applicable law support a claim, a product-liability lawsuit may be filed against one or more potentially responsible parties.
- Discovery/negotiation. The parties may exchange records, obtain testimony, consult medical or engineering experts, and discuss possible resolution.
- Resolution. A case may conclude through settlement, dismissal, court ruling, or trial depending on its facts and procedural history.
Compensation in a Gobi Hand Warmer Injury Case
Depending on the circumstances, a claim may seek damages for emergency treatment, burn care, hospitalization, lost income, pain and suffering, property damage, future medical care, and other losses permitted under applicable law.
Compensation amounts vary by case. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes.
Important Gobi Electric Hand Warmers Recall Developments
| Event | Month/Year | Type | Status | Source | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gobi Heat Hand Warmer Recall | October 2026 | CPSC Recall | Announced | [1] | About 5,500 U.S. units |
| Canadian Gobi Heat Recall | October 2026 | Consumer Product Recall | Announced | [2] | About 47 Canadian units |
| OCOOPA Hand Warmer Recall | July 2026 | Related CPSC Recall | Announced | [3] | Similar lithium-ion hazard |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Gobi Electric Hand Warmers Lawsuit?
The Gobi Electric Hand Warmers Lawsuit topic concerns potential product-injury claims involving recalled Gobi Heat rechargeable hand warmers. A claim may warrant review when an affected unit allegedly overheats, ignites, and causes a medically documented burn or other loss.
Which Gobi Heat hand warmers were recalled?
The recall involves black-and-gray rechargeable hand warmers sold in pairs. The affected model number is UT3053.
Why were the Gobi hand warmers recalled?
CPSC states that the lithium-ion battery and electrical components can overheat and ignite. This creates fire and burn hazards.
How many Gobi Heat hand warmers were recalled?
CPSC reports approximately 5,500 units in the United States. About 47 additional units were sold in Canada.
Were any injuries reported?
No incidents or injuries had been reported to CPSC when the recall was announced. The recall was issued because of the potential severity of the identified overheating and ignition hazard.
Where were the recalled hand warmers sold?
The products were sold online through GobiHeat.com from October 2024 through August 2026. They cost approximately $20 to $40.
What should I do with a recalled Gobi hand warmer?
Stop using it immediately and contact Gobi Heat for the recall remedy. Do not dispose of the lithium-ion device in ordinary trash, curbside recycling, or standard retail battery-recycling boxes.
Can I file a Gobi Electric Hand Warmers Lawsuit?
A consumer who suffered a documented burn injury, fire loss, or other harm after a recalled Gobi Heat hand warmer allegedly overheated or ignited may warrant individual legal review. The recall itself does not establish liability, and any claim depends on product identification, defect evidence, causation, damages, and applicable law.
Do I Have a Gobi Electric Hand Warmers Lawsuit?
If you or a loved one suffered a burn or other serious injury after a recalled Gobi Heat rechargeable hand warmer overheated or ignited, you may have legal options. Contact Schmidt & Clark for a free case review.
References
[1] https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2027/Gobi-Heat-Recalls-Rechargeable-Hand-Warmers-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-from-Fire-and-Burn-Hazards
[2] https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/gobi-heat-rechargeable-hand-warmer-pair-recalled-due-fire-and-burn-hazards
[3] https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/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
[4] https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000030.htm