Igloo Products Announces Coolers recall: Laceration Hazard
Igloo Products Announces Recall of Coolers Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively in West Marine Stores
Why was Igloo Products Announces Coolers recalled?
Sharp edges on the stainless steel latch attached to the cooler can pose a laceration hazard to consumers.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should stop using the cooler immediately and contact Igloo Products Corp. to receive a free latch replacement kit. Contact: For additional information, contact Igloo Products toll-free at (888) 257-0934 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.igloocoolers.com/safetyalert
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Igloo Marine Elite Coolers
- Company
- Igloo Products Corp., of Katy, Texas
- Quantity
- About 7,200
- Sold at
- West Marine stores nationwide from January 2008 to July 2008 for between $80 and $375.
- Recall date
- September 24, 2008
- Incidents / injuries
- Igloo Products has received eight reports of lacerations requiring stitches on the consumer's legs or arms.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
This recall involves Marine Elite coolers sold in white with stainless steel latches. The coolers were sold in four sizes: 72-quart, 94-quart, 128-quart and 162-quart.