CPSC Recall in 2019: Tech Gear 5.7 Recalls Performance Heated Socks Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

Updated on January 18, 2026.

See the recall details below. You can also see similar information for other consumer product recalls in 2019.

Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 19-082

Date: March 14, 2019

Product Name: Mobile Warming Performance Heated Socks

Recall 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.

Hazard Description:

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.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Refund, Replace

Units: 4,000

Incidents:

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.

Sold At:

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.

Manufactured In:

China