Costco Recalls Heated Socks Causing Burns

0:00It's April 24, I'm Cory with The Story, and this is Tampa Bay News today, your AI-powered local news. Costco just recalled over 200,000 pairs of those 32 degrees heated socks because they cause burn injuries to users. Reports show 14 heat-related incidents, with 13 leading to first or second-degree burns on people's feet. The problem hits during intense workouts were sweat, friction, pressure, and the socks own heat build up into a real hazard. These black socks came in medium, large, and extra-large sizes, marked with 32 degrees heat on the battery pack, manual, and packaging they sold at. Costco stores and online from August 2025 through March 20, 26 for 30 to 46 dollars. If you got a pair, stop wearing them right now and take them back to any Costco for a full refund to stay safe out there.