32 Degrees Recalls Heated Socks Due to Burn Hazard
Recall date: April 23, 2026.
Built by the Tribune's code from CPSC's official records. No AI wrote this page. Updated Nov. 5, 2026.
- What's 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.
- The risk
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. 14 heat-related incidents have been reported, with 13 involving first- or second-degree burns.
- Who's affected
Units: About 207,806, according to CPSC. Sold at: Costco stores and online at Costco.com from August 2025 through March 2026 for between $30 and $46.
- Compared with
32 Degrees has 1 CPSC recall in 2026 so far, compared with 0 in all of 2025.
Counted by the Tribune from CPSC's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- Before this
No earlier CPSC recalls by 32 Degrees in records since Nov. 1, 2016.
Counted by the Tribune from CPSC's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
Consumers should immediately stop using the heated socks and return them to Costco for a full refund.
CPSC's notice, word for word
Contact, as CPSC's notice gives it: 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.
- Check it yourself
The record as CPSC published it
| CPSC recall number | 26435 |
|---|---|
| Recall date | April 23, 2026 |
| Company | 32 Degrees |
| Products | 32 Degrees Heated Socks |
| Remedy offered | Refund |
| Importer | David Peyser Sportswear d/b/a 32 Degrees, of New York, New York |
| Manufactured in | China |
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall records (public domain). CPSC's notice