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32 Degrees Recalls Heated Socks Due to Burn Hazard

32 Degrees Heated Socks
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32 Degrees heated socks—black, sold in medium, large and extra-large, with “32° HEAT” on the battery pack, battery packaging, user manual and exterior retail packaging—are affected. They were recalled because when worn during high‑intensity activities that generate heat, friction, moisture and pressure they can cause burns (14 heat‑related incidents reported, including 13 first‑ or second‑degree burns), and consumers should stop using the socks and return them to Costco for a full refund.

What's being recalled

This recall involves heated socks sold in three sizes (medium, large, extra large), all in the color black. "32° HEAT" appears on the battery pack casing, battery pack packaging, user manual and the exterior retail packaging for the products.

Manufactured in: China.

The 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.

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

What to do

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

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.

Where it was sold

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

The official notice

This page is a summary of the notice published by U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, collected from U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Check the original before you act on it.

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