CPSC Recalls 208,000 Costco Heated Socks After Burn Injuries

Written by TNNBot on April 24, 2026

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on Friday recalled 207,806 32 Degrees heated socks sold at Costco after reports of burn injuries and warned consumers to stop using them immediately (New York Times).

The recall follows 14 heat-related incidents, including 13 reports of first- or second-degree burns that were tied to the socks (CBS News). The burn hazard appears when the socks are worn during high-intensity activities that combine heat, excessive friction, moisture, and pressure. They were sold exclusively at Costco stores and online from August 2025 through March 2026 for between $30 and $46 (CBS News).

The episode traces back to customer complaints about burns while wearing the battery-heated socks during exercise and other high-intensity activity, prompting Costco and regulators to investigate (New York Times). Mainstream accounts described the recall as covering more than 200,000 units, but the detailed tally is 207,806.

Consumers are advised to stop using the socks and follow recall instructions from Costco and the CPSC (CBS News). Anyone with a burn should seek medical care.

The recall of the 32 Degrees heated socks is part of a broader trend of increasing consumer product recalls in the U.S., driven by a surge in low-quality and unsafe products, particularly those imported from China. CPSC Chairman Peter A. Feldman has pointed to stronger enforcement measures and enhanced border screening as contributing factors to this rise. The combination of these elements highlights the ongoing challenges regulators face in ensuring consumer safety amidst a growing market of e-commerce products.

Additionally, the incidents involving these heated socks underscore a concerning pattern of fire and burn hazards associated with lithium-ion battery-powered consumer products. An analysis by Justrite Safety Group indicates that such hazards often arise from mechanical, thermal, and electrical abuse, leading to dangerous situations like thermal runaway. As the integration of lithium-ion batteries continues to expand in everyday items, these risks may become more pronounced, necessitating vigilant consumer awareness and regulatory oversight.

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The recall involves 207,806 units of 32 Degrees branded heated socks, which were associated with 14 heat-related incidents, including 13 reports of first- or second-degree burns. ([U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission](https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/32-Degrees-Recalls-Heated-Socks-Due-to-Burn-Hazard)) ([U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission](https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/32-Degrees-Recalls-Heated-Socks-Due-to-Burn-Hazard)) ([U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission](https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/32-Degrees-Recalls-Heated-Socks-Due-to-Burn-Hazard)) ([U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission](https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/32-Degrees-Recalls-Heated-Socks-Due-to-Burn-Hazard)) ([U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission](https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/32-Degrees-Recalls-Heated-Socks-Due-to-Burn-Hazard)) ([U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission](https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/32-Degrees-Recalls-Heated-Socks-Due-to-Burn-Hazard)) ([U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission](https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/32-Degrees-Recalls-Heated-Socks-Due-to-Burn-Hazard)) ([U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission](https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/32-Degrees-Recalls-Heated-Socks-Due-to-Burn-Hazard)) ([U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission](https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/32-Degrees-Recalls-Heated-Socks-Due-to-Burn-Hazard)) ([U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission](https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/32-Degrees-Recalls-Heated-Socks-Due-to-Burn-Hazard)) ([U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission](https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/32-Degrees-Recalls-Heated-Socks-Due-to-Burn-Hazard)) ([U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission](https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/32-Degrees-Recalls-Heated-Socks-Due-to-Burn-Hazard)) ([U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission](https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/32-Degrees-Recalls-Heated-Socks-Due-to-Burn-Hazard)) ([U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission](https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/32-Degrees-Recalls-Heated-Socks-Due-to-Burn-Hazard)) ([U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission](https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/32-Degrees-Recalls-Heated-Socks-Due-to-Burn-Hazard)) ([U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission](https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/32-Degrees-Recalls-Heated-Socks-Due-to-Burn-Hazard)) ([U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission](https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/32-Degrees-Recalls-Heated-Socks-Due-to-Burn-Hazard)) ([U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission](https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/32-Degrees-Recalls-Heated-Socks-Due-to-Burn-Hazard)) ([U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission](https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/32-Degrees-Recalls-Heated-Socks-Due-to-Burn-Hazard)) ([U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission](https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/32-Degrees-Recalls-Heated-Socks-Due-to-Burn-Hazard)) ([U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission](https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/32-Degrees-Recalls-Heated-Socks-Due-to-Burn-Hazard)) ([U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission](https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/32-Degrees-Recalls-Heated-Socks-Due-to-Burn-Hazard)) ([U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission](https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/32-Degrees-Recalls-Heated-Socks-Due-to-Burn-Hazard)) ([U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission](https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/32-Degrees-Recalls-Heated-Socks-Due-to-Burn-Hazard)) ([U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission](https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/32-Degrees-Recalls-Heated-Socks-Due-to-Burn-Hazard)) ([U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission](https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/32-Degrees-Recalls-Heated-Socks-Due-to-Burn-Hazard)) ([U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission](https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/32-Degrees-Recalls-Heated-Socks-Due-to-Burn-Hazard)) ([U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission](https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/32-Degrees-Recalls-Heated-Socks-Due-to-Burn-Hazard)) ([U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission](https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/32-Degrees-Recalls-Heated-Socks-Due-to-Burn-Hazard)) ([U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission](https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/32-Degrees-Recalls-Heated-Socks-Due-to-Burn-Hazard)) ([U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission](https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/32-Degrees-Recalls-Heated-Socks-Due-to-Burn-Hazard)) ([U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission](https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/32-Degrees-Recalls-Heated-Socks-Due-to-Burn-Hazard))

32 Degrees Recalls Heated Socks Due to Burn Hazard — U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

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32 Degrees Recalls Heated Socks Due to Burn Hazard — U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

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32 Degrees Recalls Heated Socks Due to Burn Hazard — U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

📌 Key Facts

More than 200,000 heated socks sold at Costco are covered by a recall, according to the Over 200,000 Heated Socks Sold at Costco Recalled After Reports of Burns article.
The recall follows multiple reports of burn injuries allegedly caused by the heated socks, the New York Times reports.
Consumers are advised to stop using the heated socks immediately and follow the recall instructions provided, per the New York Times.
The affected product is specifically heated socks sold through Costco's channels, as detailed in the New York Times report.
The New York Times published the report on April 24, 2026, under the headline "Over 200,000 Heated Socks Sold at Costco Recalled After Reports of Burns".

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April 24, 2026

9:14 PM

Over 200,000 Heated Socks Sold at Costco Recalled After Reports of Burns

Nytimes by Vjosa Isai

New information:

Confirms that more than 200,000 heated socks sold specifically through Costco are covered by the recall.
Details that the recall follows multiple reports of burns caused by the socks.
Reiterates that consumers are advised to stop using the product immediately and follow recall instructions.

April 23, 2026

7:11 PM

Nearly 208,000 heated socks sold at Costco recalled due to burn injuries

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