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

Active Recall Announced March 14, 2019 CPSC #19082

Quick answer

Tech Gear 5.7 Recalls Performance Heated Socks Due to Fire and Burn Hazards is CPSC recall #19082, announced on March 14, 2019. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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. The remedy is 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.. Affected brands: Mi Croteck Gaoke (HK) Limited/Shenzhen FCY Technology Co. Ltd, Tech Gear 5.7, Inc..

Hazard

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.

Affected products

Mobile Warming Performance Heated Socks

Recalled brands

Mi Croteck Gaoke (HK) Limited/Shenzhen FCY Technology Co. Ltd, Tech Gear 5.7, Inc.

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.

Recall date

March 14, 2019

Categories

Mobile Warming Performance Heated Socks

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #19082?

CPSC recall #19082 covers Tech Gear 5.7 Recalls Performance Heated Socks Due to Fire and Burn Hazards, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on March 14, 2019. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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 is the remedy for recall #19082?

The CPSC remedy for recall #19082 is 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.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell Tech Gear 5.7 Recalls Performance Heated Socks Due to Fire and Burn Hazards on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2019/Tech-Gear-5-7-Recalls-Performance-Heated-Socks-Due-to-Fire-and-Burn-Hazards. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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