CPSC2026-04-23PHYSICAL HAZARD

32 Degrees heated socks recalled for burn hazard during intense activity

BURNNationwide distributionConsumer goods Apparel

What this means

32 Degrees heated socks can overheat and cause burns when worn during high-intensity activities that combine heat, friction, moisture, and pressure. The socks were sold at Costco from August 2025 through March 2026. Fourteen heat-related incidents have been reported, including burns.

Stop using the socks immediately if you own them
Return them to any Costco store or contact Costco.com for a full refund
Look for black socks with "32° HEAT" printed on the battery pack

Product photos

Recalled 32 Degrees Heated Socks with rechargeable battery pack, user manual and packaging

The agency's original wording

Hazard

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.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the heated socks and return them to Costco for a full refund.

Intended for

Adults

Illnesses reported

Yes

Sold at

Costco stores and online at Costco.com from August 2025 through March 2026 for between $30 and $46.

Affected count

About 207,806

Injuries reported

14 heat-related incidents have been reported, with 13 involving first- or second-degree burns.

Manufactured in

China

Remedy type

Refund

Products

32 Degrees Heated Socks

Consumer contact

32 Degrees toll-free at 833-997-2452 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at recall@32degrees.com, or online at https://www.32degrees.com/recall or https://www.32degrees.com and click "Sock Recall" at the bottom of the page under "Support" for more information.

Official notice

https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/32-Degrees-Recalls-Heated-Socks-Due-to-Burn-Hazard

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