Costco Heated Socks Recall Lawsuit | 32 Degrees Heated Socks [2026 Investigation]

The recall of 32 Degrees Heated Socks gives consumers a clearer picture of which products may be affected and what steps they should take now.

The voluntary recall covers about 207,806 pairs of black heated socks sold in three sizes: medium, large, and extra large.

The affected socks can be identified by the label “32° HEAT,” which appears on the battery pack casing, battery pack packaging, user manual, and exterior retail packaging.

The socks were sold at Costco stores and Costco.com from August 2025 through March 2026 for about $30 to $46, and were imported by David Peyser Sportswear d/b/a 32 Degrees after being manufactured in China.

The recall notice states that the socks may pose an injury hazard when worn during high-intensity activities that create heat, excessive friction, moisture, and pressure.

At the time of the recall, 14 heat-related incidents had been reported, with 13 involving first- or second-degree burns.

The remedy offered through the recall is a refund, and CPSC instructed customers to stop using the heated socks and return them to Costco for a full refund.

Consumers who purchased the recalled socks should consider taking the following steps:

• Immediately stop using the 32 Degrees Heated Socks immediately.
• Check the socks, battery pack casing, packaging, or manual for the “32° HEAT” label.
• Confirm whether the product was purchased from Costco or Costco.com between August 2025 and March 2026.
• Return the socks to Costco for a full refund if they are part of the recall.
• Keep photographs, purchase records, packaging, and the product itself if a burn injury occurred.
• Seek medical care for any burn, blistering, pain, or skin damage linked to the socks.
• Save medical records, bills, and photographs of the injury if treatment was needed.

Consumers who suffered burn injuries may need to take steps beyond returning the product for a refund.

A refund does not address medical bills, pain, missed work, scarring, or other losses caused by a burn injury.

People who were burned while using recalled 32 Degrees Heated Socks may want to preserve the product and related evidence before sending anything back, because the socks, battery pack, packaging, and purchase records may be important in a potential injury claim.

Why 32 Degrees Heated Socks Were Recalled

32 Degrees Heated Socks were recalled because they can cause burn injuries during use.

The recall notice states that the injury hazard may occur during high-intensity activities that create heat, excessive friction, moisture, and pressure inside footwear.

This can expose the skin to unsafe conditions around the foot before the user realizes a burn has developed.

The recall was issued after multiple heat-related incidents, most of which involved first- or second-degree burns.

The recall concerns include:

• Heat building inside shoes or boots during activity
• Friction between the sock, foot, and footwear
• Moisture from sweat or weather conditions
• Pressure on the foot during walking, skiing, hiking, or other movement
• First- and second-degree burn injuries reported by consumers
• Continued burn risk if the socks remain in use after the recall

The 32 Degrees Heated Socks recall reflects a larger safety concern involving battery-powered socks and insoles that are marketed for warmth during skiing, hiking, hunting, outdoor work, winter sports, and other cold-weather activities.

Heated socks have become more common because they promise sustained warmth inside boots without bulky layers, usually through battery-powered heating zones placed near the toes or forefoot.

In the 32 Degrees recall, federal regulators tied the burn hazard to activity conditions where heat, excessive friction, moisture, and pressure build together inside footwear.

The same injury mechanism appeared in the 2025 Fieldsheer heated sock recall, where the socks were recalled after reports of burns and blisters during high-intensity activities involving the same combination of heat, friction, moisture, and pressure.

Some heated sock hazards may develop gradually as the product stays pressed against the skin, while others may involve battery malfunctions, sparking, overheating, or fire.

CPSC’s warning on WOTOTIC and Ackpair heated socks described fires, sparking, and malfunctioning incidents that resulted in burn injuries, including second- and third-degree burns.

Potential causes of heated sock burn injuries include:

• Heat building inside boots or shoes during skiing, hiking, hunting, work, or other active use
• Friction between the sock, skin, and footwear during repeated movement
• Moisture from sweat, snow, rain, or wet work conditions
• Pressure from tight boots, ski boots, work boots, or layered winter gear
• Heating zones that create concentrated hot spots against the toes, sole, or ball of the foot
• Battery pack malfunctions, sparking, overheating, or fire in some heated sock products
• Delayed detection because the foot is enclosed and the user may not feel the burn immediately

Different heated sock products may expose users to burn risks in different ways because designs vary by battery type, heating element placement, control settings, fabric, and intended activity level.

A sock used for skiing may create different pressure and moisture conditions than one worn for hunting from a stand or working outdoors for hours.

A product does not have to catch fire to cause a burn if heat, pressure, and moisture keep unsafe temperatures against the skin long enough.

Burn injuries tied to heated socks can therefore overlap with the broader concerns raised in defective heated clothing and heated insole cases, while still presenting product-specific issues involving socks worn directly against the foot.

You may be eligible to file a product liability lawsuit if you suffered burns or related injuries while using recalled socks sold at Costco.

The recall covers black 32 Degrees Heated Socks sold in medium, large, and extra large sizes at Costco stores and Costco.com from August 2025 through March 2026.

A claim may be stronger if the socks were being used as intended during ordinary cold-weather activity when the burn occurred. Relevant injuries may include first- or second-degree burns, blistering, open wounds, pain, scarring, or any condition that required medical care.

Medical records, photographs, purchase records, and the recalled socks themselves may help show what happened and how the injury affected you.

A refund from Costco does not necessarily cover medical bills, lost income, pain, or other losses caused by a burn injury.

Product liability claims may examine whether the socks were defectively designed, inadequately tested, or sold without sufficient warnings about the burn risk.

TorHoerman Law can review your situation and explain whether you may have a claim involving 32 Degrees Heated Socks.

Evidence in a Heated Sock Burn Injury Claim

Evidence is important in a heated sock burn injury claim because it helps show how the product was used, how the injury occurred, and how severe the harm became.

The condition of the socks, battery pack, and surrounding materials may provide insight into whether heat, friction, or a malfunction contributed to the injury.

Medical documentation is equally important because it establishes the diagnosis, treatment, and long-term effects of the burn.

Preserving this information early can help connect the product to the injury and support a claim.

Evidence in these cases may include:

• The 32 Degrees Heated Socks and battery pack involved in the incident
• Product packaging, labels, instructions, and model information
• Proof of purchase, including Costco receipts or order confirmations
• Photographs of the socks, footwear, and burn injuries
• Emergency room, hospital, and burn treatment records
• Medical records showing diagnosis, treatment, and recovery
• Bills and invoices related to medical care
• Notes describing how the incident occurred and when symptoms began

Compensation in Heated Sock Injury Cases

Damages refer to the losses an injured person may seek to recover after being harmed by a defective product.

In heated sock injury cases, lawyers assess damages by reviewing medical records, treatment history, and how the injury has affected daily life and work.

This includes calculating the cost of care already received as well as any future treatment that may be needed.

Attorneys also evaluate the physical and emotional impact of the injury, including pain, scarring, and limitations on movement or activity.

The goal is to present a clear and complete picture of the harm so compensation reflects both immediate and long-term effects.

Compensation in these cases may include:

• Medical expenses for emergency care, hospital visits, and follow-up treatment
• Future medical costs related to ongoing care or complications
• Lost income during recovery and reduced earning ability
• Pain and suffering related to the burn injury
• Emotional distress and mental impact
• Scarring, disfigurement, and permanent skin damage
• Mobility limitations and reduced quality of life

The 32 Degrees Heated Socks recall raises serious questions about product safety, testing, warnings, and the injuries reported by consumers who used the socks for warmth.

Burn claims involving recalled heated socks may require a review of the product, purchase records, medical treatment, and the circumstances surrounding the injury.

TorHoerman Law is investigating claims involving 32 Degrees Heated Socks sold at Costco and injuries linked to the reported burn hazard.

If you or a loved one suffered burns after using 32 Degrees Heated Socks, contact TorHoerman Law to have your case reviewed.

A consultation can help determine whether your injury may support a product liability claim and what legal options may be available.