Published by The warning applies to COOWALI and COOWALK heated insoles sold online through Amazon.com and GearTrade.com from August 2022 through May 2026. CPSC says the affected products can catch fire or explode even when turned off.
CPSC has received 26 reports of fires, explosions, and other thermal incidents involving the defective insoles. Those incidents resulted in at least 23 reported burn injuries, including serious second- and third-degree burns requiring skin grafts.
Consumers who suffered burns, medical expenses, or property damage after using COOWALI heated insoles may want to preserve purchase records, photos, medical records, and product information for a legal review.
Quick Facts
- CPSC warned consumers to stop using COOWALI/COOWALK heated insoles immediately due to fire and burn hazards.
- The internal lithium-ion battery can explode and ignite, even when the insoles are turned off.
- CPSC reported 26 thermal incidents and at least 23 burn injuries.
- The insoles were sold on Amazon.com and GearTrade.com from August 2022 through May 2026.
Table Of Contents
- Latest News & Updates on COOWALI Heated Insoles Lawsuits
- What Are COOWALI Heated Insoles?
- Reported Risks or Injuries
- How Does the Problem Occur, and Who May Be Liable?
- Who May Be Affected?
- Do I Qualify?
- Do I Have a COOWALI Heated Insoles Lawsuit?
- Important Legal Actions or Recalls
- Potential Compensation
- Legal Process Overview
- Frequently Asked Questions About COOWALI Heated Insoles Lawsuits
- What is the COOWALI Heated Insoles Lawsuit about?
- Were COOWALI heated insoles recalled?
- What injuries have been reported with COOWALI heated insoles?
- Who may qualify for a COOWALI Heated Insoles Lawsuit?
- Where were COOWALI and COOWALK heated insoles sold?
- What should I do if I still have the heated insoles?
- What evidence should I save for a COOWALI Heated Insoles Lawsuit?
- Can I file a claim if the insoles damaged property but did not cause a burn?
- References
Latest News & Updates on COOWALI Heated Insoles Lawsuits
June 2026
CPSC issued a June 4, 2026 product safety warning urging consumers to stop using COOWALI/COOWALK heated insoles immediately because the internal lithium-ion battery can explode and ignite, posing a risk of serious burn injury and fire. The agency reported that the Chinese manufacturer, Shenzhen Kubuzhineng Kejiyouxiangongsi, had been unresponsive to CPSC requests for a recall or information about the product [1].
CPSC also instructed consumers not to place the defective lithium-ion battery or device in household trash, curbside recycling, general recycling streams, or retail battery recycling boxes. Instead, consumers should follow local household hazardous-waste procedures and contact the disposal site before bringing in a defective lithium-ion battery.
What Are COOWALI Heated Insoles?
COOWALI heated insoles are battery-powered shoe inserts designed to warm the user’s feet. The affected insoles are black or red, contain a lithium-ion battery in the heel area, and are operated by remote control.
The name “COOWALI” or “COOWALK” is printed on the sole. CPSC says the products were manufactured in China by Shenzhen Kubuzhineng Kejiyouxiangongsi.
The placement of the battery makes this product different from many other rechargeable consumer devices. When a battery fails inside footwear, the user may not immediately see smoke, swelling, melting, or flame, and the shoe itself may delay removal while heat remains close to skin.
Reported Risks or Injuries
The reported risks include fires, explosions, overheating, smoke, ignition, and direct burn injuries. CPSC reported at least 23 burn injuries, including serious second- and third-degree burns that required skin grafts.
Possible injury locations may include the heel, sole, toes, ankle, lower leg, or hands if the user tries to remove a smoking or burning insole. Some incidents may also involve damaged shoes, clothing, flooring, bedding, vehicles, or nearby property.
Serious burns may require emergency treatment, wound cleaning, infection monitoring, pain medication, surgery, physical therapy, or skin grafting. Long-term effects can include scarring, sensitivity, nerve pain, reduced mobility, and difficulty walking during recovery.
How Does the Problem Occur, and Who May Be Liable?
The problem occurs when the lithium-ion battery inside the heated insole explodes, ignites, overheats, or causes a fire. CPSC’s warning states that the hazard can occur even when the insoles are turned off.
In a potential lawsuit, attorneys may evaluate whether the battery, charging system, wiring, insulation, temperature controls, warnings, or product design failed to protect consumers from foreseeable fire and burn hazards. Product listings, packaging, manuals, charging instructions, and incident reports may also be reviewed.
Potentially liable parties may include the manufacturer, importer, distributor, online seller, retailer, or other companies in the product chain. Liability depends on the facts, including product identification, how the incident occurred, the severity of injuries, and whether the evidence supports a defect or failure-to-warn claim.
The manufacturer’s lack of response to CPSC may also matter from a consumer-safety standpoint. Without a traditional recall remedy, consumers may need to rely on the CPSC warning, hazardous-waste disposal guidance, and their own documentation of the product and injury.
Who May Be Affected?
Consumers who purchased COOWALI heated insoles from Amazon.com or GearTrade.com between August 2022 and May 2026 may be affected. The CPSC warning involves about 6,000 units.
A person may also be affected if they received the insoles as a gift, used a pair bought by someone else, or suffered injury while standing near the product during a fire or explosion. The injured person does not always have to be the original purchaser.
The strongest evaluations usually involve medical treatment, burn photographs, purchase records, product photos, and a clear incident timeline. Property damage may also be relevant if the insole caused fire, smoke, melting, or damage to nearby items.
Do I Qualify?
You may qualify for a legal review if you were burned or suffered property damage after COOWALI heated insoles overheated, exploded, ignited, or caught fire. A review will likely focus on the product, purchase history, injury severity, medical treatment, and available evidence.
Helpful evidence may include:
- The heated insoles, remote control, charger, packaging, instructions, and remaining product parts
- Photos or video of the insole, shoe, burn injury, smoke damage, fire damage, or melted materials
- Amazon, GearTrade, credit card, email, or delivery records showing the purchase
- Emergency room records, burn-care records, surgical notes, skin graft records, prescriptions, and follow-up care documents
- Reports made to CPSC, Amazon, GearTrade, the manufacturer, insurance companies, or local fire authorities
Consumers should follow CPSC’s disposal guidance because defective lithium-ion batteries can create ongoing fire hazards. Before discarding the product, take detailed photos and preserve records that show the brand, product condition, purchase source, and injury or damage.
Do I Have a COOWALI Heated Insoles Lawsuit?
If you or a loved one has been injured by COOWALI heated insoles, you may have legal options. Contact Schmidt & Clark for a free case review.
Important Legal Actions or Recalls
| Event | Month/Year | Type | Status | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPSC warning issued for COOWALI/COOWALK heated insoles | June 2026 | Product safety warning | Active | CPSC urged consumers to stop using the insoles immediately due to fire and burn hazards | CPSC |
| Manufacturer unresponsive to recall request | June 2026 | Safety enforcement issue | Unresolved | CPSC stated that Shenzhen Kubuzhineng Kejiyouxiangongsi was unresponsive to recall or information requests | CPSC |
| Incident and injury reports identified | June 2026 | Consumer safety reports | Reported | CPSC reported 26 thermal incidents and at least 23 burn injuries, including serious burns requiring skin grafts | CPSC |
| Hazardous-waste disposal instructions issued | June 2026 | Consumer action guidance | Active | CPSC instructed consumers not to place the device in trash, recycling, or retail battery recycling boxes | CPSC |
Potential Compensation
Potential compensation in a COOWALI heated insoles claim may include emergency treatment, burn care, hospitalization, surgery, skin grafting, prescriptions, follow-up visits, and future medical care. A claim may also include reimbursement for damaged shoes, clothing, flooring, furniture, or other property.
In more serious cases, damages may include lost wages, reduced earning capacity, pain and suffering, scarring, disfigurement, emotional distress, and loss of mobility during recovery. The value of a claim depends on the severity of the injury, available evidence, product identification, and applicable law.
Compensation amounts vary by case. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes.
Legal Process Overview
Free case review: The process begins with a confidential review of the product, purchase history, incident details, injury photos, and medical care. The legal team may ask whether the insoles, charger, remote, packaging, and order records are still available.
Evidence preservation: Because CPSC warns that the batteries may pose a fire risk, product handling should follow safety guidance. Photos, purchase records, medical records, CPSC reports, and property-damage documentation can still be preserved even if the defective product must be disposed of safely.
Investigation: Attorneys may investigate whether the product matches the CPSC warning, whether the injury pattern is consistent with the alleged failure, and whether online sellers or other entities may be part of the product chain. Incident reports, product listings, warnings, and sales records may be reviewed.
Filing: If the evidence supports a claim, a lawsuit may allege defective design, manufacturing defect, failure to warn, negligence, breach of warranty, or other claims depending on state law. Filing deadlines vary, so early review is important.
Resolution: A case may resolve through settlement, dismissal, court ruling, or trial. The timeline depends on injury severity, product evidence, available defendants, sales records, and how the responsible parties respond.
Frequently Asked Questions About COOWALI Heated Insoles Lawsuits
What is the COOWALI Heated Insoles Lawsuit about?
The COOWALI Heated Insoles Lawsuit involves potential claims by consumers who suffered burns or property damage after COOWALI heated insoles overheated, exploded, ignited, or caught fire. CPSC warned that the internal lithium-ion battery can explode and ignite even when the insoles are turned off.
Were COOWALI heated insoles recalled?
CPSC issued a stop-use product safety warning, not a standard recall announcement. The agency stated that the manufacturer was unresponsive to CPSC requests for a recall or information.
What injuries have been reported with COOWALI heated insoles?
CPSC reported at least 23 burn injuries linked to fires, explosions, and other thermal incidents involving the defective insoles. The reported injuries include serious second- and third-degree burns requiring skin grafts.
Who may qualify for a COOWALI Heated Insoles Lawsuit?
You may qualify for a COOWALI Heated Insoles Lawsuit review if you suffered burn injuries, medical expenses, or property damage after using or being near the defective insoles. Product proof, injury photos, medical records, and purchase records can help support the evaluation.
Where were COOWALI and COOWALK heated insoles sold?
CPSC says the products were sold on Amazon.com and GearTrade.com from August 2022 through May 2026. About 6,000 units are involved in the safety warning.
What should I do if I still have the heated insoles?
CPSC urges consumers to stop using the defective heated insoles immediately and follow local hazardous-waste disposal procedures. Do not place the device in the trash, curbside recycling, or retail battery recycling boxes.
What evidence should I save for a COOWALI Heated Insoles Lawsuit?
Save photos of the insoles, shoes, burns, packaging, remote, charger, and any damaged property. Also keep Amazon or GearTrade order records, medical records, prescriptions, incident reports, and any communications about the product.
Can I file a claim if the insoles damaged property but did not cause a burn?
A property-damage-only claim may be possible, but the strength of the case depends on the amount of damage, product proof, and available evidence. Serious burn injury claims are generally stronger because they involve documented physical harm.
References
- https://www.cpsc.gov/Warnings/2026/CPSC-Warns-Consumers-to-Stop-Using-COOWALK-COOWALI-Heated-Insoles-Immediately-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Burn-Injury-from-Fire-Hazard