Recall of Over 200,000 Pairs of Heated Socks Sold at Costco Due to Burn Hazard

Apr 24, 2026, 14:35

Introduction

The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has announced a recall of approximately 207,806 pairs of 32 Degrees Heated Socks, sold exclusively at Costco stores and online between August 2025 and March 2026. The recall comes after reports that the socks can cause first- or second-degree burns under certain conditions.

Main Body

The recalled product, called 32 Degrees Heated Socks, was available in three sizes (medium, large, and extra large) and sold in black. The battery casing, user manual, and retail packaging all show the label “32° HEAT.” According to the CPSC, the socks create a risk of injury when worn during high-intensity activities that produce friction, heat, moisture, and pressure. In such situations, the socks can cause burns. As of the recall date of April 23, 2026, the commission had received 14 incident reports, 13 of which involved first- or second-degree burns. Consumers have been advised to stop using the socks immediately and return them to any Costco location for a full refund. The manufacturer, 32 Degrees, has stated that the product was sold only through Costco and should not be returned directly to the company. This recall follows a separate, earlier recall of approximately 740,000 Granitestone Diamond Pro Blue stainless steel sauté pans, which were sold at Costco, Walmart, and Amazon between August 2021 and February 2026. The CPSC warned that a metal cap on the screw connecting the pan’s handle can come off and fly out with force when heated. The importer, E. Mishan & Sons, Inc., reported 98 incidents of the cap ejecting, including one case that resulted in bruises and burn injuries to a consumer. The pans were sold as a two-piece set for around $40.

Conclusion

The recall of the heated socks highlights a safety problem related to how the socks are used. At the same time, the recall of the pans points to wider issues with manufacturing defects in products sold by major retailers. Consumers are urged to follow the provided return procedures for both products.

Vocabulary Learning

defect (n.)
Flaw / A fault or imperfection in a product that makes it unsafe or not work properly.缺陷
Example:The recall of the pans pointed to manufacturing defects that caused metal caps to eject.
hazard (n.)
Danger / A source of potential harm or risk.危險
Example:The socks were recalled because they posed a burn hazard during high-intensity activities.
incident (n.)
Occurrence / An event, especially one that is unusual, unpleasant, or problematic.事件
Example:The commission received 14 incident reports, most involving first- or second-degree burns.
procedure (n.)
Process / An official or established way of doing something, especially in a business or legal context.程序
Example:Consumers were urged to follow the return procedures to get a full refund.
recall (n.)
Withdrawal / The act of asking for the return of a product because of a safety problem or defect.產品召回
Example:The CPSC announced a recall of over 200,000 pairs of heated socks due to burn hazards.

Sentence Learning

According to the CPSC, the socks create a risk of injury when worn during high-intensity activities that produce friction, heat, moisture, and pressure.
Relative clause with 'that' defining the type of activities; passive voice 'when worn' reduces the subject.「that」引導的關係從句定義活動類型；被動語態「when worn」省略主語，使句子更簡潔。
As of the recall date of April 23, 2026, the commission had received 14 incident reports, 13 of which involved first- or second-degree burns.
Non-defining relative clause with 'of which' providing additional information about the reports.「of which」引導的非限制性關係從句，補充說明報告的具體情況。
Consumers have been advised to stop using the socks immediately and return them to any Costco location for a full refund.
Passive voice 'have been advised' shifts focus to the consumers and is typical in formal recall announcements.被動語態「have been advised」將焦點轉移到消費者身上，是正式召回公告的常見用法。
The manufacturer, 32 Degrees, has stated that the product was sold only through Costco and should not be returned directly to the company.
Passive voice 'was sold' and 'should not be returned' for formal reporting; the structure clarifies the return policy.被動語態「was sold」和「should not be returned」用於正式報導；此結構清楚說明退貨政策。
This recall follows a separate, earlier recall of approximately 740,000 Granitestone Diamond Pro Blue stainless steel sauté pans, which were sold at Costco, Walmart, and Amazon between August 2021 and February 2026.
Relative clause 'which were sold' (passive) defines the pans and provides details about their distribution.關係從句「which were sold」（被動語態）定義平底鍋並提供其分銷細節。