Federal safety regulators announced several major product recalls on July 30, including more than 1.5 million rechargeable hand warmers linked to one death, heated blankets associated with dozens of fires, portable projectors with overheating batteries, fireworks that can explode prematurely, and an expanded recall of children’s dive sticks that violate federal safety standards.
Consumers are urged to stop using the affected products immediately and follow each manufacturer’s instructions for refunds, repairs, or replacements.
OCOOPA Hand Warmers Recalled After One Death, Hundreds of Injuries
The largest recall involves about 1.5 million OCOOPA rechargeable lithium-ion hand warmers sold between September 2018 and May 2026 through Amazon, Walmart, Ocoopa.com, and Ocoopa.net.
According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), the lithium-ion batteries can overheat and ignite, creating fire and burn hazards.
The company has received 1,480 reports of overheating, including 15 fires and 350 burn injuries. The recall follows the death of an 83-year-old San Diego consumer in February 2026.
The recalled products include models UT3053, UT3056, ZLS-118, ZLS-118S, ZLS-118D, H01, and H01(PD).
Consumers should stop using the hand warmers immediately and contact OCOOPA Direct for a full refund. Owners must mark the devices “RECALLED,” submit photographs through the company’s recall website, and dispose of the products in accordance with local hazardous waste regulations because they contain defective lithium-ion batteries.
Heated Blankets Recalled After Fires and Injuries
About 178,000 OCTROT heated Sherpa blankets and throws sold exclusively through Amazon have also been recalled.
The electrical cord can detach and ignite, posing fire, burn, and electric shock hazards.
The company has received 555 reports of blankets melting, sparking, or smoking, resulting in 27 fires and 15 burn or electrical shock injuries.
The recalled products were sold from August 2021 through December 2025 for $40 to $60.
Consumers should stop using the blankets immediately. To receive a refund, owners must unplug the electrical cord, cut it in half, photograph the destroyed product, and submit the image to OCTROT at OctrotRecall@gmail.com before disposing of it.
BenQ Projectors Recalled Over Battery Fire Risk
BenQ America is recalling about 1,249 GV31 portable projectors sold in the United States because their lithium-ion batteries can overheat, creating fire and burn hazards. About 240 were sold in Canada.
The company has received three reports of overheating, including one incident in which a consumer suffered burns to their hands.
The projectors were sold online between July 2023 and May 2026 for between $500 and $600.
Consumers should immediately stop using the projectors and contact BenQ for either a free battery replacement or a replacement projector. Because the products contain recalled lithium-ion batteries, they should not be placed in household trash or standard recycling bins.
Fireworks Recalled Due To Premature Explosion Hazard
Jake’s Fireworks has recalled approximately 132,440 World Class Fireworks “Skull Strobe” rockets because they can explode before reaching their intended height.
The premature explosions pose serious burn and explosion hazards.
Although no injuries have been reported, consumers are advised to stop using the rockets immediately and return them to the retailer or the nearest Jake’s Fireworks location for a full refund.
The fireworks were sold nationwide from March 2025 through June 2026 for between $12 and $25.
Dive Stick Recall Expanded
Joyin has expanded its recall of Sloosh dive sticks to include approximately 404,000 units, including the 254,000 dive sticks previously recalled in June.
The recall now covers models 40041, 40003, and 16154.
The CPSC said the dive sticks violate the federal ban on dive sticks because they exceed compression limits and pose an impalement hazard. Children can suffer serious puncture, facial, or eye injuries if they land on the rigid plastic sticks in shallow water or while retrieving them underwater.
The recalled dive sticks were sold online through Amazon, Target, Temu, Wayfair, and SHEIN between 2017 and 2025.
Consumers should stop using the dive sticks immediately, dispose of them, photograph them in the trash, and send the image to Joyin to receive redesigned replacement dive sticks that comply with federal safety standards.
Consumers Urged To Act Immediately
The CPSC advises consumers to stop using all recalled products immediately and follow each manufacturer’s recall instructions. Products containing defective lithium-ion batteries should never be thrown into household trash or standard recycling bins because they present an increased fire risk and require disposal through approved hazardous waste programs. Any safety incidents involving these recalled products should be reported to CPSC at www.SaferProducts.gov.
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