CPSC Recalls

Recalls / 2019-03-14

Tech Gear 5.7 Recalls Performance Heated Socks Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

19082 · Recalled 2019-03-14 · CPSC page

Mobile Warming Performance Heated Socks battery
Mobile Warming Performance Heated Socks battery

Description

This recall involves Mobile Warming Performance Heated Socks sold with lithium-ion batteries. Only socks with serial number MW18A04-17-14, MW18A04-17-15, MW18A04-M4-10/W6-11 and MW18A04-M10-14 are included in the recall. These socks are gray and made of a poly-cotton blend in men's and women's size 6-10 and 10-14. The socks heat when the battery is connected and is in the on position. The heating on/off is controlled through the battery switch or the phone app when a phone is paired.

Hazards

The lithium-ion battery can overheat, melt or ignite when charged with a charger other than the one provided with the product, posing fire and burn hazards to the user.

Reported injuries

Tech Gear 5.7 has received four reports of batteries overheating, melting or igniting, resulting in minor property damage in two instances, and melting of the battery case in the others. No injuries have been reported.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled socks, remove the battery and contact the firm for instructions on how to receive a free replacement pair of socks with battery or a full refund.

Products

NameModelUnits
Mobile Warming Performance Heated Socks4000

Parties

Manufacturer
Mi Croteck Gaoke (HK) Limited/Shenzhen FCY Technology Co. Ltd
Importer
Tech Gear 5.7, Inc., of San Marcos, Calif.
Made in
China
Sold at
Scheels, other sporting goods, workwear, farm supply, online at www.mobilewarming.com, www.Amazon.com

Consumer contact

Tech Gear 5.7 toll-free at 888-908-6024 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or email at cs@techgear5-7.com or online at www.mobilewarming.com and click on “Recall Information” for more information.

More images

Mobile Warming Performance Heated Socks – front of box
Mobile Warming Performance Heated Socks – front of box
Location of Serial Number – bottom of box
Location of Serial Number – bottom of box
Image of socks without batteries
Image of socks without batteries

Source: CPSC recall 19082. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.