Costco is pulling nearly 208,000 pairs of battery-powered socks from shelves after customers reported suffering first- and second-degree burns while wearing them.

The Consumer Product Safety Commission announced the recall Thursday of 32 Degrees Heated Socks, citing 14 reported heat-related incidents — 13 of which resulted in first- or second-degree partial thickness burns. The agency said the socks can pose an injury hazard when worn during high-intensity activities that generate a combination of heat, friction, moisture and pressure.

The black socks, sold in medium, large and extra large, carried “32° HEAT” branding on their battery pack casing, packaging and user manual. They were sold exclusively at Costco stores and on Costco.com from August 2025 through March 2026, priced between $30 and $46.

Some customers described serious injuries in reviews posted to Costco’s website. “Used socks 1 time in ski boots at level 2 was ok. 2nd time using socks turned up to level 3. After 2 hrs got a 2nd degree burn on my ball of my left foot,” one reviewer wrote, according to CBS News.

The recalled socks were imported by David Peyser Sportswear, doing business as 32 Degrees, of New York, and manufactured in China. The CPSC did not specify whether the burn hazard stems from the battery pack, the heating elements or prolonged heat exposure.

Consumers are urged to stop using the socks immediately and return them to Costco for a full refund. Customers with questions 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 32degrees.com/recall.