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Costco issues urgent recall on popular product linked to burn injuries

Heated socks sold at Costco have been recalled after customers reported receiving burn injuries, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).The 32 Degrees Heated Socks were sold in sizes medium, large and extra large. The CPSC report said when the socks are worn during "high intensity activities" they pose a potential burn hazard. According to the CPSC, there were 14 reported heat-related incidents as a result of wearing the socks, with 13 of them involving first or second-degree partial thickness burns. The CPSC did not specify whether the issue stems from the battery pack, he...