13 Burns Spark Massive Recall Of Popular Heated Socks
More than 200,000 heated socks are being recalled after more than a dozen people suffered burn injuries, officials said.
32 Degrees is recalling about 207,806 pairs of heated socks, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Thursday, April 23. The recall involves black heated socks sold in medium, large, and extra-large sizes.
The recall was issued after reports that the socks can pose an injury hazard when worn during high-intensity activities that generate heat, excessive friction, moisture, and pressure.
The company has received 14 reports of heat-related incidents,…
Burn Hazard Prompts Huge Recall Of Heated Socks
Tens of thousands of pairs of heated socks are being recalled after nearly a dozen reports of burns and blisters.
Fieldsheer Apparel Technologies issued the recall for about 45,000 heated socks, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Thursday, Aug. 7. The socks can cause pain and injuries when worn during activities that generate a combination of heat, friction, moisture, and pressure.
The company has received 11 reports of the socks causing discomfort, including four cases of burns and blisters, according to the CPSC. The recall includes models MWMS07, MWWS07, a…