Nearly 208,000 heated socks sold at Costco recalled due to burn injuries

MoneyWatch Nearly 208,000 heated socks sold at Costco are recalled after customers report burns .chip { background-image: url('/fly/bundles/cbsnewscore/images/chip-bgd/chip-bgd-moneywatch.jpg'); } By Aimee Picchi Aimee Picchi Associate Managing Editor, MoneyWatch Aimee Picchi is the associate managing editor for CBS MoneyWatch, where she covers business and personal finance. She previously worked at Bloomberg News and has written for national news outlets including USA Today and Consumer Reports. Read Full Bio Aimee Picchi Updated on: April 23, 2026 / 3:11 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Nearly 208,000 pairs of heated socks sold at Costco are being recalled after 13 reports of first- and second-degree burns, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.While the socks are designed to keep toes toasty during cold weather, they pose a burn risk when subjected to a combination of heat, friction, moisture and pressure during high-intensity activities, the recall notice said.  Nearly 208,000 pairs of heated socks sold at Costco are being recalled after some customers reported getting first- and second-degree burns.  U.S. Consumer Safety Product Commission The 32 Degrees Heated Socks were sold at Costco stores and online at Costco.com from August 2025 through March 2026, priced from $30 to $46 per pair. The black socks were sold in three sizes — medium, large and extra large — and had the brand 32° HEAT emblazoned on the battery pack casing, battery pack packaging, user manual and exterior retail packaging. "Consumers should immediately stop using the heated socks and return them to Costco for a full refund," the recall notice states.Some reviewers on Costco's website said the socks burned their feet. "Used socks 1 time in ski boots at level 2 was ok. 2nd time using socks turned up to level 3. After 2 hrs got a 2nd degree burn on my ball of my left foot," one reviewer wrote. Customers with questions about the socks...