US Edition45,000 pairs of heated socks recalled due to burn hazard
UNITED STATES, AUG 7 – Fieldsheer recalled 45,000 heated merino wool socks after 11 reports of burns and blisters linked to heat, friction, moisture, and pressure during high-intensity activities.
- Fieldsheer Apparel Technologies has issued a recall for around 45,000 pairs of heated merino wool socks, specifically models MWMS07, MWWS07, and MWMS05, due to potential injury hazards.
- The recall followed reports of burns, blisters, pain, and discomfort caused by the socks during high-intensity activities generating heat, friction, and moisture.
- The socks, offered in several color options and sizes from small to extra-large, included a pair of rechargeable lithium-ion battery units along with a cable for charging. They were available for purchase at various retailers across the U.S. and Canada, as well as online, from August 2021 through June 2025.
- Health authorities in Canada and the United States, along with Fieldsheer, have urged consumers to discontinue use of the heated socks at once and to reach out to Fieldsheer for either a refund or an exchange.
- Consumers are advised to handle the included lithium-ion battery packs in compliance with local hazardous waste regulations to minimize any safety hazards linked to the recalled items.
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Recall alert: 45K heated socks recalled; can cause burns, blisters
Fieldsheer Apparel Technologies has recalled approximately 45,000 heated socks due to an injury hazard.
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