A popular Walmart product is linked to one death. Here’s what to check.
Some of America’s largest retailers including Walmart and Amazon are recalling a popular winter product following hundreds of injuries and the death of an 83-year-old in San José. The US Consumer Product Safety Commission has issued a recall alongside Shenzhen Street Cat Technology for the brand’s Ocoopa Rechargeable Hand Warmers, which are powered by lithium-ion batteries. Rechargeable hand…
In May 2026, Walmart and Amazon recalled a popular winter product, the Ocoopa Rechargeable Hand Warmers, due to injuries and death linked to the devices. Shenzhen Street Cat Technology, the manufacturer, issued the recall in collaboration with the US Consumer Product Safety Commission. The lithium-ion batteries in the hand warmers were found to overheat and ignite, posing a severe fire and burn hazard.
An 83-year-old woman, Felicia Tan's mother, died on February 16, 2026, after the hand warmers ignited while she was using them in bed. Tan had filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Amazon and Ocoopa Innovations LLC months before the recall. As of July 30, 2026, the company had recalled 1.5 million hand warmers, with 15 reports of fires and 350 cases of burn injuries.
The recalled models include UT3053, UT3056, ZLS-118, ZLS-118S, ZLS-118D, H01, and H01(PD), manufactured between September 2018 and May 2026. Consumers with affected devices can request a refund by contacting Ocoopa directly. Proper disposal of the recalled devices is advised, as regular trash poses fire risks. To claim a refund, users must write "recalled" on the device with a permanent marker and provide photographic evidence that it falls within the recall parameters. Refunds can be issued as gift cards or direct refunds to the original payment method.
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