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Costco issues urgent recall on popular product linked to burn injuries

Nypost · · 299 words · By Fox Business
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“Heated socks sold at Costco have been recalled after customers reported burn injuries, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).”
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Multiple web search results confirm that the CPSC issued a recall for heated socks sold at Costco due to reports of burn injuries. One source explicitly mentions the CPSC recall, and another quantifies the recall based on burn reports.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — A product recall is a request from a manufacturer to return a product after the discovery of safety issues or product defects that might endanger the consumer or put the maker or seller at risk of leg…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Product_recall
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web search NEUTRAL — 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 e…
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/32-Degrees-Recalls-Heated-…
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“The 32 Degrees Heated Socks were sold in medium, large and extra large.”
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Multiple web search results confirm that the 32 Degrees Heated Socks were sold in medium, large, and extra large sizes.
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“The CPSC report said when the socks are worn during “high intensity activities” they pose a potential burn hazard.”
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While the evidence confirms the CPSC reported a potential burn hazard, the specific phrasing 'high intensity activities' is not directly corroborated across multiple independent sources. The general hazard is confirmed, but the specific context is not repeated.
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web search NEUTRAL — The CPSC fulfills its mission by banning dangerous consumer products, establishing safety requirements for other consumer products, issuing recalls of products already on the market, and researching p…
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Consumer_Produ…
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web search NEUTRAL — The United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (USCPSC, CPSC, or commission) is an independent agency of the United States government.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Consumer_Product_Safety_Comm…
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web search NEUTRAL — CPSC works to save lives and keep families safe by reducing the unreasonable risk of injuries associated with consumer products and fulfilling its vision to be the recognized global leader in consumer…
https://www.cpsc.gov/
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“According to the CPSC, there were 14 reported heat-related incidents with the socks, and 13 of them involved first- or second-degree partial thickness burns.”
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Two separate web search results provide the exact figures reported by the CPSC regarding 14 heat-related incidents and 13 involving first- or second-degree partial thickness burns.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (USCPSC or CPSC) is an independent agency of the United States federal government. The CPSC seeks to promote the safety of consumer products by add…
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“The CPSC did not specify whether the issue stems from the battery pack, heating elements or prolonged heat exposure.”
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The claim that the CPSC did not specify the source (battery pack, heating elements, or prolonged heat exposure) is mentioned in the context of the recall, but this specific detail is only present in the web search results and lacks corroboration from a second independent source.
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web search NEUTRAL — The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) urges consumers to take safety precautions while keeping their homes warm this winter.CPSC does not control this external site or its privacy policy …
https://www.cpsc.gov/Newsroom/News-Releases/2025/Theres-a-Ch…
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web search NEUTRAL — Many common lithium-ion battery fire causes can be prevented with proper use and handling.Statistic 62. 85% of lithium-ion battery fires in home small appliances are from vacuum cleaners, per the CPSC…
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“About 207,806 packs of socks were recalled.”
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Two independent web search results cite figures around 200,000 to 208,000 pairs of socks being recalled, confirming the approximate number.
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“The affected socks were sold at both Costco retailers and online at Costco.com from August 2025 through March 2026, ranging from $30 and $46 in price.”
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The web search results mention the recall timeframe and pricing, but the specific combination of 'August 2025 through March 2026' and the exact price range '$30 and $46' is not consistently corroborated across multiple sources, making it appear to originate from a single reporting context.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Andrew "A.J." Befumo Jr. (born January 16, 1976) and Eric Justice Befumo (born April 8, 2013), collectively known online as both A.J. & Big Justice and the Costco Guys, are American social media perso…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Costco Wholesale Corporation, trading as Costco, is an American multinational corporation that operates a chain of membership-only big-box warehouse club retail stores. As of 2021, Costco is the third…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Costco
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Costco hot dog is a 1⁄4-pound (110-gram) hot dog sold at the international warehouse club Costco's food courts. It is notable for its steady price and cult following as a combo deal with a soda at…
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“Consumers are urged to stop using the socks immediately and return them to Costco for a full refund.”
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Multiple web search results explicitly state that consumers should immediately stop using the socks and return them to Costco for a full refund.
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web search NEUTRAL — Consumers should immediately stop using the heated socks and return them to Costco for a full refund.
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/32-Degrees-Recalls-Heated-…
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web search NEUTRAL — What should customers do? The CPSC asks any customer who has the recalled socks to immediately stop using them and return them to Costco for a full refund.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2026/04/23/costco-heate…
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web search NEUTRAL — "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.
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/costco-recall-heated-socks-32-d…
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“For additional information, customers can contact 32 Degrees toll-free at 833-997-2452 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email recall@32degrees.com or visit the company’s website and click “Sock Recall” under the Support section.”
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“The recall comes as Costco has faced other recent product safety issues, including a Generac portable generator sold through the retailer that was recalled over fire risks.”
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