Igloo Products · Recalled
Igloo Products Announces Recall of Coolers Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively in West Marine Stores
Sharp edges on the stainless steel latch attached to the cooler can pose a laceration hazard to consumers.
- Units
- About 7,200
- Reports
- 8
- Injuries
- 8
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $80–$375
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
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.
The file
- Sold at
- West Marine stores nationwide from January 2008 to July 2008 for between $80 and $375.
- Product type
- Coolers
- Made in
- China, United States
- Recalled by
- Igloo Products Corp., of Katy, Texas
Incident log
Igloo Products has received eight reports of lacerations requiring stitches on the consumer's legs or arms.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should stop using the cooler immediately and contact Igloo Products Corp. to receive a free latch replacement kit.
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
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated SEP 24 2008; last revised JAN 07 2015.
