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

Name: Tech Gear 5.7 Recalls Performance Heated Socks Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Brand: Mi Croteck Gaoke (HK) Limited/Shenzhen FCY Technology Co. Ltd, of C...
SKU: CPSC-19082
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 1.0 (1 reviews)

Published: March 14, 2019Recall ID: 19082Category: generalCountry: US

Reason for Recall / 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.

Product Description & Identification

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

Additional Source Details

Field	Value
U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2019/Tech-Gear-5-7-Recalls-Performance-Heated-Socks-Due-to-Fire-and-Burn-Hazards
Title	Tech Gear 5.7 Recalls Performance Heated Socks Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Images › 1 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Mobile Warming Performance Heated Socks battery.png
Images › 1 › Caption	Mobile Warming Performance Heated Socks battery
Images › 2 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Mobile Warming Performance Heated Socks – front of box.png
Images › 2 › Caption	Mobile Warming Performance Heated Socks – front of box
Images › 3 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Location of Serial Number – bottom of box.png
Images › 3 › Caption	Location of Serial Number – bottom of box
Images › 4 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Image of socks without batteries.png
Images › 4 › Caption	Image of socks without batteries
Hazards › Name	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.
Injuries › Name	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.
Products › Name	Mobile Warming Performance Heated Socks
Products › Number Of Units	4000
Recall I D	8507
Remedies › Name	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.
Importers › Name	Tech Gear 5.7, Inc., of San Marcos, Calif.
Retailers › Name	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.
Recall Date	2019-03-14T00:00:00
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.
Recall Number	19082
Manufacturers › Name	Mi Croteck Gaoke (HK) Limited/Shenzhen FCY Technology Co. Ltd, of China
Remedy Options › 1 › Option	Refund
Remedy Options › 2 › Option	Replace
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.
Last Publish Date	2019-03-14T00:00:00
Manufacturer Countries › Country	China

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Recalling FirmMi Croteck Gaoke (HK) Limited/Shenzhen FCY Technology Co. Ltd, of China

Recall Hazard Severity

Caution (Class III)

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