Table of contents
- Latest iHeat Insoles Lawsuit Updates
- July 10, 2025: CPSC Warns Consumers About iHeat Insoles
- December 17, 2024: KARE 11 Reports a Minnesota Burn Injury
- Who May Be Affected?
- Reported Injuries or Damages
- Recall and Regulatory Background
- Evidence to Preserve
- Filing Deadlines
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Has iHeat Been Recalled?
- How Do I Report a Burn from iHeat Insoles?
- How Much Did iHeat Insoles Cost?
- What Did Tyler Morris Say About Other iHeat Insole Burns?
- What Does the Research Say About iHeat Insole Burns?
Reports say iHeat heated insoles exploded and ignited, causing fires and serious burns. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) warned that the lithium-ion battery can ignite and explode while the insoles are off.
CPSC received 11 reports about the insoles, including eight reports of burns. It issued a safety warning instead of a recall. The warning covers insoles sold on Amazon.
No class action or MDL covers these insoles, and no federal lawsuit names iHeat. Anyone who owns a pair should stop using it.
Latest iHeat Insoles Lawsuit Updates
July 10, 2025: CPSC Warns Consumers About iHeat Insoles
On July 10, 2025, CPSC issued a warning telling consumers to stop using iHeat heated insoles immediately [1]. The warning covers black and red remote-controlled insoles.
The insoles were sold on Amazon from November 2022 through July 2024. The agency named Zhangfengqing, which does business as iHeat, as the maker.
December 17, 2024: KARE 11 Reports a Minnesota Burn Injury
On December 17, 2024, KARE 11 reported that Tyler Morris of Trimont, Minnesota was burned on December 12. His rechargeable iHeat insoles exploded inside his boot [2].
The insoles were not turned on, he said. He bought them on Amazon the year before. KARE 11 contacted Amazon and iHeat for comment and had not heard back.
Who May Be Affected?
People who bought black or red iHeat heated insoles on Amazon between November 2022 and July 2024 may be affected. CPSC says the battery can explode and ignite even when the insoles are turned off.
The brand name iHeat is printed on the sole of the black insoles and appears on the purchase receipt for both colors. Whether you qualify depends on your own facts, so only an individual legal review can answer that.
Reported Injuries or Damages
Some of the burns reported to CPSC were second- and third-degree. The other reports describe fires, explosions and other thermal incidents.
Tyler Morris told KARE 11 about his injuries. Live 5 repeated the report on December 18, 2024 [3]. He reported second- and third-degree burns and loss of feeling in parts of his right foot.
Doctors told him he might need skin grafts. He said he felt sharp pain while preparing a fish house on a lake. He saw white smoke from his boot and kicked it off within five seconds.
These are regulator reports and one personal account. They are not court findings and do not prove the insoles caused every injury.
Recall and Regulatory Background
CPSC urges consumers to dispose of the insoles under local hazardous waste rules. Do not put the battery or device in the trash, general recycling or used battery boxes.
Before you go, call your household hazardous waste center and ask whether it accepts defective lithium-ion batteries. You can report an incident on SaferProducts.gov.
Evidence to Preserve
Keep everything that shows what you bought, what happened and what it cost you:
- The insoles and any pieces, the charger and the remote control
- The Amazon order record and receipt showing the iHeat name
- Photographs of the injury, the damaged insoles, boots and socks
- Medical and burn-center records and bills
- Messages with Amazon or the seller
- A written note of what happened and when
Filing Deadlines
Time limits for filing a claim are set by state law. Where you live and when the injury happened both matter. A late claim can be barred even with strong facts, so talk to a lawyer promptly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Has iHeat Been Recalled?
iHeat heated insoles have not been recalled. CPSC says the maker did not answer its requests for information about the product or a recall. The agency issued a safety warning instead.
How Do I Report a Burn from iHeat Insoles?
You can report a burn from iHeat insoles on SaferProducts.gov or by calling the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772 (TTY 800-638-8270). The hotline answers from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. ET.
How Much Did iHeat Insoles Cost?
iHeat insoles cost between $48 and $80 on Amazon, according to CPSC. A receipt or order record from the sale period can help show that you bought a pair of the black or red insoles.
What Did Tyler Morris Say About Other iHeat Insole Burns?
Tyler Morris said about other iHeat insole burns that a Hennepin County doctor told him he was the third person she had seen for this that week. He told KARE 11 this himself, and no medical source has verified it.
What Does the Research Say About iHeat Insole Burns?
The research on iHeat insole burns is CPSC’s July 2025 warning. It says the internal lithium-ion battery can explode and ignite while the insoles are switched off. The warning rests on incident reports and is neither a medical study nor a court ruling.