32 Degrees heated socks have caused first- and second-degree burns
32 Degrees heated socks sold at Costco are recalled after 14 heat-related incidents, 13 of them involving first- or second-degree burns. About 207,806 units are affected.
What this means for you
Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The source reports 13 first- or second-degree burn injuries, meeting the Severe criterion for significant injury reports.
Plain-English summary
32 Degrees heated socks sold in medium, large and extra large, all in black, are being recalled. "32° HEAT" appears on the battery pack casing, battery pack packaging, user manual and exterior retail packaging. About 207,806 units are affected.
When worn during high-intensity activities that generate a combination of heat, excessive friction, moisture and pressure, the socks can pose an injury hazard including burns. Fourteen heat-related incidents have been reported, with 13 involving first- or second-degree burns.
The socks were sold at Costco stores and online at Costco.com from August 2025 through March 2026 for between $30 and $46.
Consumers should immediately stop using the heated socks and return them to Costco for a full refund.
The recalled product
- Product
- 32 Degrees Heated Socks
- Affected units
- 207,806
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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