The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1813-2017·Announced 2017-04-19

FDA Recalls Heated Slippers for Unapproved Medical Claims

2k Innovations Inc. is recalling Volt Resistance Unisex Rechargeable Heated Slippers because FDA inspections found the company made unapproved therapy and medical claims.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, which typically corresponds to a moderate severity level. The hazard involves regulatory non-compliance regarding unapproved claims rather than a direct physical safety defect or reported injury.

Plain-English summary

2k Innovations Inc. is recalling the Volt Resistance Unisex Rechargeable Heated Slipper (Item #VS-PU) in all sizes. The recall involves 22,757 items that were distributed nationwide.

The recall was initiated after an FDA inspection revealed that the firm claims unapproved therapy and medical claims on product information and its website. The product is described as a deep penetrating heat garment and wraps.

Consumers who purchased these slippers should stop using them and contact the recalling firm for instructions on how to proceed.

The recalled product

Product
Volt Resistance Unisex Rechargeable Heated Slipper (All sizes) Deep penetrating heat garment and wraps
Affected units
22,757

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (1)

  • Item #VS-PU

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 12 recalled by 2k Innovations Inc. under a single FDA (Devices) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

See all 12 products in this recall →