Igloo is recalling more than 1 million of its coolers sold across the U.S., Mexico and Canada due to a handle hazard that has resulted in a handful of fingertip injuries, including some amputations.
The now-recalled Igloo 90 Qt. Flip & Tow Rolling Coolers have a tow handle that can pinch users’ fingertips against the product — posing potential amputation and other crushing risks, according to a Thursday recall notice from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Igloo has received 12 injury reports in the U.S., the CPSC notes, which include fingertip amputations, bone fractures and lacerations. There are no known injuries in Canada or Mexico.
Consumers in possession of the coolers are urged to stop using them immediately — and to contact Igloo for a free replacement handle.
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The now-recalled coolers were sold at major retailers such as Costco, Target, Dick’s and Amazon from 2019 to last month for $80 to $140. About 1.06 million were purchased in the U.S., in addition to 47,000 in Canada and 23,000 in Mexico.
The affected products can be identified by model number and description. They were sold in multiple colors with the word “IGLOO” printed on the side and manufactured in the U.S. prior to January 2024.
Consumers can register for the recall online or contact Katy, Texas-based Igloo at 888-943-5182 or igloo90qt@sedgwick.com to request a handle replacement.
In a statement, Igloo said it was recalling these rolling coolers and providing free replacement handles “with consumer safety as our top priority.” The company added that, “through rigorous testing and proactive steps, we are constantly improving our products to meet the highest safety standards.”
Additional information can be found on the websites for the CPSC, Health Canada and the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development’s global recall portal.
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