Were You Burned by Coowalk Heated Insoles Sold on Amazon?

If heated insoles burned you, a Coowalk heated insoles lawsuit may be an option. People who suffered burns, injuries or property damage from a lithium-ion battery in insoles bought on Amazon may be able to seek compensation from the maker, sellers and others in the chain. Call the Law Offices of Jason Turchin at 800-337-7755 for a free consultation.

Heated insoles are marketed as a simple way to keep feet warm through cold mornings, long shifts outdoors or winter travel. Because they sit inside a shoe, pressed against the skin, a battery failure can leave very little time to react. That is part of why a recent lawsuit involving Coowalk heated insoles has drawn attention from consumers and product safety advocates.

What the Coowalk Heated Insoles Lawsuit Alleges

According to a recent report, a lawsuit claims that the lithium-ion battery in a pair of Coowalk heated insoles sold through Amazon exploded and caused severe burns. The complaint centers on the idea that the product was not reasonably safe for its intended use and that the battery could fail in a way that injured the person wearing it.

If you have experienced something similar, you may want to learn more about heated insole burn injury lawsuits and how they may apply to your situation.

Why Lithium-Ion Batteries in Insoles Can Be Dangerous

Lithium-ion batteries store a lot of energy in a small space. When something goes wrong inside the cell, it can overheat rapidly in a process often called thermal runaway. In a heated insole, that battery may be bent, stepped on and exposed to sweat or moisture every day. Problems that may contribute to a failure can include:

• Manufacturing defects. Contaminants, poor welds or damaged separators inside the cell can lead to short circuits.
• Design flaws. A battery placed where it takes repeated pressure, or one without enough protective casing, may be more likely to fail.
• Missing safety circuits. Protection against overcharging or overheating may be absent or inadequate.
• Poor warnings. Instructions may not explain charging risks or signs that a battery is failing.

Our guide on why lithium-ion batteries catch fire and who may be liable explains these issues in more detail.

Who May Be Responsible for a Heated Insole Burn

Product liability claims can involve more than one company. Depending on the facts, responsibility may fall on the brand that sold the insoles, the manufacturer of the finished product, the maker of the battery cells, distributors and, in some cases, the online marketplace. Whether Amazon can be held responsible for a product sold on its platform is a developing question, and the answer may depend on how the item was sold and fulfilled and which state’s law applies. You can read more about Amazon product injury lawsuits and how these claims are often approached.

Examples of Situations That May Lead to a Claim

Every case is different, but the following hypothetical examples show the kinds of incidents that people may bring to a product liability attorney:

• A walk turns painful. A delivery driver wearing heated insoles during a route feels sudden heat, then a pop, and suffers burns on the sole and toes that require wound care.
• Fire while charging. A parent charges a child’s insoles overnight, and the battery overheats and scorches the floor and nearby furniture.
• Delayed symptoms. A hunter notices a burning smell inside a boot and later finds blistering and deep tissue damage that leads to scarring.
• Burns where feeling is limited. A person with reduced sensation in the feet does not notice escalating heat until a serious burn has formed.

Burns to the feet can affect walking, work and daily life. Our article on common injuries from lithium-ion battery fires and explosions covers what these injuries can involve, from second and third degree burns to infections and skin grafts.

What to Do After a Heated Insole Battery Injury

The steps you take soon after an incident can help protect your health and a potential claim:

1. Get medical care. Burns can worsen over time, and medical records document your injuries.
2. Keep the product. Store the insoles, battery, charger and packaging somewhere safe and away from anything flammable. Do not throw them away or try to repair them.
3. Take photographs. Capture your injuries, the damaged insoles, your shoes and any property damage.
4. Save purchase records. Your Amazon order history, product listing and any messages with the seller may be useful.
5. Talk to an attorney. Florida and other states set deadlines for filing injury claims, so it can help to get advice early.

If a battery fire also affected your home, see our tips on what to do if a lithium-ion battery explodes in your home.

Why Choose the Law Offices of Jason Turchin

Attorney Jason Turchin is the founder and principal attorney of the Law Offices of Jason Turchin, a personal injury firm based in Florida. The firm handles personal injury cases in Florida, New York, New Jersey and Washington, D.C., and throughout the U.S. with a network of co-counsels and local counsels. That reach can matter in product cases involving national brands and online sellers.

Attorney Turchin has an Avvo 10.0 Superb Rating and is AV Preeminent Peer Rated for Highest Level of Professional Excellence by Martindale-Hubbell in 2026. He received the Martindale-Hubbell Client Champion Platinum Award in 2026, and he has been named to the Super Lawyers list from 2020 through 2026. The firm has held an A+ BBB rating annually from 2014 through 2026.

Cases are handled on a contingency fee basis, with fees and costs waived if there is no recovery. That means you can speak with an experienced attorney about a burn injury without paying anything up front.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I file a lawsuit if my heated insoles burned me?

You may be able to. If a defect in the insoles or their battery caused your injury, you may have a product liability claim. An attorney can review how the injury happened, the product involved and the evidence you have.

Can Amazon be held responsible for a defective product?

It depends. Courts have reached different conclusions about marketplace liability, and the outcome may turn on how the product was sold and which state’s law applies. A review of your purchase details can help clarify your options.

What compensation may be available?

Depending on the case, injured people may seek compensation for medical bills, future treatment, lost income, pain and suffering, scarring and property damage. No outcome can be promised, and every claim depends on its own facts.

Do I need the insoles to bring a claim?

Keeping the product is very helpful, because it may allow an engineer to examine what failed. If you no longer have it, a claim may still be possible using photos, records and witness accounts.

Do I live in Florida? Can you still help me?

The firm is based in Weston and handles cases in Florida, New York, New Jersey and Washington, D.C., and throughout the U.S. with co-counsels and local counsels. Learn more on our lithium-ion battery fire injury lawyers page.

Talk to an Attorney About Your Heated Insole Injury

If Coowalk heated insoles or another lithium-ion product burned you or someone you love, you do not have to figure out your next steps alone. Attorney Jason Turchin and the Law Offices of Jason Turchin can review what happened and explain the options that may be available to you. Call 800-337-7755 today for a free consultation.