Costco Recalls 200,000+ 32 Degrees Heated Socks Over Burn Injury Risk

Costco customers who bought 32 Degrees heated socks for winter comfort are being advised to stop using them after a nationwide recall linked the battery-powered product to burn injuries.

The recall covers more than 200,000 pairs of 32 Degrees Heated Socks sold only through Costco stores and Costco.com. The affected socks were available from August 2025 through March 2026 and were priced between $30 and $46.

According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, the recall involves about 207,806 units. The agency said the socks may create an injury hazard when used during activities that produce heat, sweat, repeated movement and pressure inside footwear.

Safety officials said 14 heat-related incidents have been reported, including 13 cases involving first- or second-degree burns. The reports prompted a voluntary recall by 32 Degrees in cooperation with federal regulators.

Which 32 Degrees Heated Socks Are Recalled?

The recalled socks are black 32 Degrees heated socks sold in medium, large and extra-large sizes. They use rechargeable battery packs and were marketed as cold-weather apparel for keeping feet warm.

The product can be identified by the “32° HEAT” marking printed on the battery pack casing, battery pack packaging, user manual and exterior retail packaging. The socks were made from a blend of cotton, polyester and spandex.

The recalled products were manufactured in China and imported by David Peyser Sportswear, a New York-based company. They were not sold directly by 32 Degrees through its own website, according to the recall information.

Costco customers can also check item numbers to help identify affected purchases. The warehouse item number is 1872150, while Costco.com item numbers include 1913659, 1913660 and 1913661.

Because the socks were sold across several months and may have been purchased as gifts or seasonal winter gear, consumers should check closets, luggage, ski bags and outdoor clothing storage areas for the recalled product.

Why The Socks Were Recalled

The safety concern centers on how the socks perform under certain wearing conditions. Federal regulators said the socks can become hazardous during high-intensity activity when heat combines with friction, moisture and pressure.

That combination matters because feet naturally generate warmth and sweat during movement. When heated socks are worn inside shoes or boots, pressure in the forefoot area can increase while moisture builds up. If the heating function remains active, the skin may be exposed to conditions that raise the risk of burns.

The forefoot area is especially important in this recall because the heat sensors are concentrated there. That part of the foot also takes repeated pressure during walking, hiking, skiing or outdoor work.

For many consumers, the risk may not be immediately obvious. A person wearing heated socks in cold weather might mistake early discomfort for tight footwear, normal friction or numbness from low temperatures. That can delay recognition of a burn injury.

First-degree burns usually affect the outer layer of skin and can cause redness, pain or tenderness. Second-degree burns can be more serious and may involve swelling, blistering and longer healing time. Anyone who believes they were injured while wearing the recalled socks should consider contacting a medical professional, especially if blistering or worsening pain occurs.

The recall does not mean every pair will cause injury, but regulators are warning consumers not to continue using the product. With 13 burn injury reports already tied to the socks, the safest step is to remove them from use immediately.

What Costco Shoppers Should Do

Consumers should stop wearing the recalled 32 Degrees heated socks and return them to Costco for a full refund. Costco is the main return point because the socks were sold exclusively through the retailer.

Customers do not need to keep using or testing the socks to confirm whether their pair is defective. If the product matches the recalled brand, color, size range and sale period, it should be treated as part of the recall.

32 Degrees has also provided direct recall support. Consumers can call the company at 833-997-2452 from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. PT, Monday through Friday, or email recall@32degrees.com. More information is available through the official U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall notice.

Anyone returning the socks should remove the batteries and bring the product back according to Costco’s recall or refund instructions. If the socks were purchased online, customers may also check their Costco.com account order history to confirm the item number and purchase date.

Growing Safety Questions Around Heated Wearables

The Costco recall also highlights a broader issue with heated clothing and wearable electronics. Products such as heated socks, gloves, jackets and insoles have become more popular among shoppers who want extra warmth during winter travel, outdoor work or recreational activities.

These products rely on small battery packs and heating elements placed close to the body. When they work properly, they can offer convenience in cold conditions. But because they sit directly against skin or thin fabric layers, overheating risks can become more serious than they might be with standard electric blankets or household heating devices.

Consumers should be cautious with any wearable heating product that causes hot spots, discomfort, tingling, redness or pain. Heated clothing should not be ignored simply because it is sold by a major retailer or priced as an everyday winter accessory.

The affected 32 Degrees socks were sold during the colder months, which means some buyers may have already stored them away for next winter. That makes the recall especially important for households to act on now rather than waiting until the product is used again.

For Costco shoppers, the key message is simple: check whether the socks are part of the recall, stop using them if they match, and return them for a refund. Keeping a recalled heated product in circulation could put another wearer at risk, especially if it is passed along to a family member, friend or child without the recall warning.

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