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CPSC recall · Reported March 14, 2019

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

Recall #
19082
Affected scope
4000
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Mi Croteck Gaoke (Hk) Limited/Shenzhen Fcy Technology Co. Ltd, of China recalled This recall involves Mobile Warming Performance Heated Socks sold with lithium-ion batter….

Tech Gear 5.7 Recalls Performance Heated Socks Due to Fire and Burn Hazards was recalled by Mi Croteck Gaoke (Hk) Limited/Shenzhen Fcy Technology Co. Ltd, of China in March 14, 2019. Reason: The lithium-ion battery can overheat, melt or ignite when charged with a charger other than the one provided …. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled socks, remove the battery and contac…. Verify recall #19082 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Mi Croteck Gaoke (Hk) Limited/Shenzhen Fcy Technology Co. Ltd, of China issued this CPSC recall-The lithium-ion battery can overheat, melt or ignite when charged with a charger other than the one provided ….

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agency class
4K units
affected scope
March 14, 2019
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #19082 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

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Product 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.

Reason for recall

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, 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.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class Not classified by agency
Status Active
Recall number 19082
Date reported March 14, 2019
Date initiated March 14, 2019
Recalling firm Mi Croteck Gaoke (Hk) Limited/Shenzhen Fcy Technology Co. Ltd, of China
Affected scope 4000
Distribution Not disclosed
Official source CPSC notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

Scale of Impact

4000 units affected - limited or regional distribution scale.

Regional (<10K units) ✓ This recall
Multi-state (10K – 100K units) -
Large-scale (100K – 1M units) -
Massive (≥1M units) -

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What to do with this recall

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled socks, remove the battery and contact the firm for instructions on how to re…

  • Check the recall number (19082) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
  • Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
  • Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next

This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
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.. Recalled by Mi Croteck Gaoke (Hk) Limited/Shenzhen Fcy Technology Co. Ltd, of China. Units affected: 4000.
Why was this product recalled?
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.
What should consumers 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.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on March 14, 2019. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 19082.
How do I report an injury from a recalled product?
Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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