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Recalls hit rechargeable hand warmers amid injury reports

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MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- There are three recent recalls of rechargeable hand warmers, including one linked to hundreds of injuries and even a fatality. This all comes as the weather cools down, and consumers might reach for the popular products to try to keep warm.

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  1. FOX Business

    More than 82K rechargeable hand warmers recalled over fire risk (opens FOX Business)

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    More than 82,000 rechargeable hand warmers combined from HotHands and Gobi Heat face a recall due to overheating that poses fire and burn hazards.

  2. Quartz

    CPSC is recalling 82,000 rechargeable hand warmers over fire and burn risks (opens Quartz)

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    The lithium-ion batteries in both brands' hand warmers can overheat and ignite, the agency said; no injuries have been reported

  3. WREG Memphis

    Recalls hit rechargeable hand warmers amid injury reports (opens WREG Memphis)

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    MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- There are three recent recalls of rechargeable hand warmers, including one linked to hundreds of injuries and even a fatality. This all comes as the weather cools down, and consumers might reach for the popular products to try to keep warm.

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