CPSC Recalls 208,000 Costco Heated Socks After Burn Injuries
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission this week recalled 207,806 32 Degrees heated socks sold at Costco after reports that wearers suffered burn injuries and were told to stop using the socks immediately.
The recall covers pairs sold only at Costco stores and on Costco.com from August 2025 through March 2026, priced between $30 and $46. Officials linked 14 heat-related incidents to the socks, including 13 reports of first- or second-degree burns. Consumers are urged to stop using the socks and follow recall instructions from Costco and the CPSC.
The episode traces back to complaints that the socks can overheat when worn during high-intensity activities that create a mix of heat, friction, moisture and pressure. That combination can raise temperatures enough to cause skin burns, according to the safety agency. Early coverage described the recall as involving "more than 200,000" pairs; the precise total is 207,806.
Shoppers who own the recalled socks should stop using them and contact Costco or the CPSC for next steps, including refunds or disposal instructions.
đ Relevant Data
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.
32 Degrees Recalls Heated Socks Due to Burn Hazard â U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
The burn hazard occurs when the socks are worn during high-intensity activities that generate a combination of heat, excessive friction, moisture, and pressure.
32 Degrees Recalls Heated Socks Due to Burn Hazard â U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
The recalled heated socks were sold exclusively at Costco stores and online from August 2025 through March 2026 for between $30 and $46.
32 Degrees Recalls Heated Socks Due to Burn Hazard â U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
đ Key Facts
- More than 200,000 heated socks sold at Costco are covered by a recall.
- The recall follows multiple reports of burns caused by the heated socks.
- Consumers are advised to stop using the product immediately and follow the recall instructions.
- The recalled items are specifically the heated socks sold through Costco (not general heated-sock products).
- The New York Times reported these developments on 2026-04-24.
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- 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.