Match model UT3053 on the underside—not just the brand or color
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced recall 27-009 on October 1, 2026 for Gobi Heat rechargeable hand warmers. The published hazard is that the lithium-ion battery and electrical components can overheat and ignite, creating fire and burn risks. CPSC says about 5,500 units were sold in the United States and another 47 in Canada. No incidents or injuries had been reported when the notice was published. That report count does not clear a particular device for use or predict its condition.
The recall describes a two-pack of black-and-gray adjustable-heat hand warmers that can join magnetically, use a USB-C charging port and include LED indicators and a silicone lanyard. Gobi Heat appears on the shell and packaging; the decisive published identifier is model UT3053 on the underside. Photograph the full exterior label only when the device is cool, unplugged and safe to handle. A similar color, USB-C port, retailer or purchase date is not enough to confirm coverage. If the label is missing or unreadable, use the official recall contact rather than guessing.
Stop using and charging a matching unit before starting the claim
CPSC directs consumers to stop using the recalled hand warmers immediately. Do not charge, switch on, separate, join magnetically or test a unit that appears normal. Do not open the shell, puncture it, try to remove the built-in battery or attempt a repair. Keep both units away from heat, combustible material, children and pets while obtaining case-specific instructions. The recall notice covers the hand warmer, not every Gobi Heat battery product, so preserve the model evidence with the claim.
If a device is hot, swollen, hissing, smoking, leaking, damaged or giving off an unusual odor, do not handle it merely to take a photograph or follow a generic disposal step. Move away and contact 911 or the fire department for an active fire, smoke or immediate danger. Ask the manufacturer or local fire or hazardous-materials authority for handling direction once the immediate hazard is controlled. CoolCompare cannot inspect the battery, determine whether it is stable or replace emergency instructions.
Obtain the official claim number before marking the product
CPSC says affected consumers should contact Gobi Heat for a full refund or store credit equal to the purchase price plus 20 percent. Begin at the official recall page linked from CPSC or use the published recall phone or email. The current process asks the owner to obtain a claim number, write “Recalled” on the product in permanent marker and send a photograph that shows the marking and model. Save the instructions before changing the product because Gobi Heat—not CoolCompare—decides whether the evidence qualifies.
The hand warmers were sold online at GobiHeat.com from October 2024 through August 2026 for about $20 to $40. Those dates and prices can support a record but do not replace the UT3053 model match. Keep the purchase confirmation if available, the photograph supplied for the claim, case number, company response and refund or credit confirmation. Remove home addresses, phone numbers and payment details before saving screenshots in a shared location.
Confirm a recalled-battery destination before moving it
CPSC gives recall-specific disposal limits: do not place this recalled device in household trash, curbside recycling, the general recycling stream or used-battery boxes at retailers or home-improvement stores. It says a municipal household hazardous-waste facility may accept it, but owners should call first and ask specifically whether the site accepts recalled lithium-ion batteries. If it does not, contact the municipality for another route. Do not drive to a collection point until acceptance and transport instructions are confirmed.
EPA's broader lithium-battery guidance also says lithium-ion devices should stay out of household trash and municipal recycling. EPA notes that damaged, defective or recalled batteries may not travel by air and can be subject to specific transport requirements. General advice to tape terminals or bag ordinary used batteries must not override Gobi Heat's current instructions for this intact recalled device. Do not mail, fly with, crush, disassemble or improvise packaging for a recalled unit; ask the manufacturer and accepting facility what they require.
Close the record only after the remedy and disposal are documented
A complete record includes the UT3053 label photograph, purchase evidence if available, official claim number, dated company correspondence, refund or store-credit confirmation, accepting hazardous-waste program, appointment or drop-off instruction and final disposition date. Store the record in Project Passport without publishing personal information. Because recall remedies and participating facilities can change, recheck the CPSC and Gobi Heat pages immediately before acting.
This guide translates the October 1 notice into a homeowner checklist; it does not expand the model list, guarantee a payment or diagnose another rechargeable product. If a different hand warmer has heat, swelling, smoke or fire symptoms, address the immediate hazard and report the product separately rather than assuming this recall covers it. Use the Safety Center for the official CPSC search and retain only verified model-specific facts.
How this guide was produced
CoolCompare Editorial reviewed 3 linked evidence sources and separated source facts from homeowner checks, calculations and limitations. This page does not claim hands-on product testing, professional inspection or address-specific verification unless the article explicitly documents it.
Reviewed 3 October 2026. See the editorial policy, fact-checking standard and corrections process.
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