Costco heated socks safety warning
Definition
A consumer product safety recall notice issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) for approximately 208,000 pairs of 32 Degrees Heated Socks sold at Costco from August 2025 to March 2026.
The warning highlights a burn hazard from overheating, exacerbated by heat, friction, moisture, and pressure during athletic activities, with 14 reported incidents including 13 first- or second-degree burns.
Advises consumers to immediately stop using the socks and return them to any Costco store or Costco.com for a full refund.
Examples
After ignoring the Costco heated socks safety warning, Dave turned his ski trip into an unplanned barbecue for his pinky toes.
My wife showed me the Costco heated socks safety warning just in time—now my feet are cold but uncharred.
In a plot twist hotter than the socks themselves, the Costco heated socks safety warning saved more feet than it scorched.
Bulk buyers beware: the Costco heated socks safety warning proves that warmth in wholesale quantities can come with a spicy kick.