Product Recall Number: 19-082

Product Recall Number: 19-082

Product Safety Warning Number:

Date: 2019-03-14

Product Safety Warning Date:

Name Of Product: Mobile Warming Performance Heated Socks

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: None Listed

Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed

Remedy Type: Refund, Replace

Units: 4000

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.

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.

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.

Importers: Tech Gear 5.7, Inc., of San Marcos, Calif.

Manufacturers: Mi Croteck Gaoke (HK) Limited/Shenzhen FCY Technology Co. Ltd, of China

Distributors: None Listed

Manufactured In: China

Custom Label: None Listed

Custom Field: None Listed