Overview
- The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced the recall after OCOOPA Direct reported 1,480 overheating incidents that included 15 fires, about 350 burn injuries and the February death of an 83‑year‑old in San Diego.
- The recall covers about 1.5 million units of models UT3053, UT3056, ZLS‑118, ZLS‑118S, ZLS‑118D, H01 and H01(PD) sold online through Amazon, Walmart and OCOOPA from September 2018 through May 2026.
- Consumers must stop using recalled devices and contact OCOOPA Direct for a full refund by submitting a photo that shows the device marked “RECALLED,” the model number and the three‑digit batch number as instructed on the company recall page.
- Because the products contain built‑in lithium‑ion batteries, federal officials say consumers must not toss them in regular trash, curbside recycling or retail battery drop boxes and should follow local household hazardous waste rules for disposal.
- Local fire officials have reported a rise in lithium‑ion battery incidents this year and advise charging on hard surfaces, not charging overnight, monitoring devices while charging and ensuring working smoke detectors to reduce home fire risk.