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

Recalled March 14, 2019 · CPSC recall 19082 · Tech Gear 5.7

Mobile Warming Performance Heated Socks batteryMobile Warming Performance Heated Socks – front of boxLocation of Serial Number – bottom of boxImage of socks without batteries
Hazard
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.
Remedy
Refund · Replace
Units
4000
Incidents / 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.

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.

What to do

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.

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 [email protected] or online at www.mobilewarming.com and click on “Recall Information” for more information.

Product
Mobile Warming Performance Heated Socks
Manufacturer(s)
Mi Croteck Gaoke (HK) Limited/Shenzhen FCY Technology Co. Ltd, of China
Imported by
Tech Gear 5.7, Inc., of San Marcos, Calif.
Retailers
Scheels and other sporting goods, workwear and farm supply stores nationwide and online at www.mobilewarming.com and www.Amazon.com from September 2018 through November 2018 for about $130.
Made in
China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →