Is your cooler safe? Discover the chilling reason this popular brand recalled over a million coolers
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As we gear up for the season of picnics, beach outings, and family barbecues, a cooler is often our trusted companion to keep drinks chilled and food fresh.
However, a recent announcement from Igloo has sent a chill down the spine of consumers nationwide. The trusted cooler brand has issued a massive recall of over a million coolers due to a serious safety hazard.
If you're the proud owner of an Igloo cooler, it's time to pay attention—your next grab for a cold one could be more dangerous than you think.
Igloo has voluntarily recalled approximately 1.06 million of its 90 Qt. Flip & Tow Rolling Coolers, which were sold at prices ranging from $80 to $140.
The reason? These coolers have been linked to “fingertip amputation and crushing hazards,” according to the recall alert.
The United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has received 12 reports of injuries related to the coolers, including:
The recall encompasses coolers under nearly 60 different model/SKU numbers, descriptions, and date codes.
If you own an Igloo cooler, it's crucial to check whether your model is affected. To view a full list of recalled makes and models, you can visit the CPSC website or click here.
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To determine the manufacture date of your Igloo cooler, you'll need to take a look at the bottom of the cooler. There, you'll find a circle imprinted with an arrow pointing to the month of manufacture and two digits in the center indicating the last two numbers of the year it was made.
From January 2019 through January 2025, the recalled coolers were sold at major retailers across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, including:
If you discover that your cooler is part of the recall, Igloo urges you to stop using it immediately.
Source: KVUE / Youtube.
The good news is that Igloo is offering a free replacement handle to address the safety concerns. To receive your replacement, you can contact Igloo's consumer service toll-free at 888-943-5182 from 8 am to 5 pm ET, Monday through Friday.
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Have you been affected by the Igloo cooler recall? Do you have any tips for keeping track of product recalls and ensuring the safety of the items in your home? Share your experiences and advice in the comments below!
However, a recent announcement from Igloo has sent a chill down the spine of consumers nationwide. The trusted cooler brand has issued a massive recall of over a million coolers due to a serious safety hazard.
If you're the proud owner of an Igloo cooler, it's time to pay attention—your next grab for a cold one could be more dangerous than you think.
Igloo has voluntarily recalled approximately 1.06 million of its 90 Qt. Flip & Tow Rolling Coolers, which were sold at prices ranging from $80 to $140.
The reason? These coolers have been linked to “fingertip amputation and crushing hazards,” according to the recall alert.
The United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has received 12 reports of injuries related to the coolers, including:
- Fingertip amputations
- Bone fractures
- Lacerations
Igloo has issued a recall on over a million coolers due to reports of fingertip amputation and crushing hazards. Image source: US Consumer Product Safety Commission.
The recall encompasses coolers under nearly 60 different model/SKU numbers, descriptions, and date codes.
If you own an Igloo cooler, it's crucial to check whether your model is affected. To view a full list of recalled makes and models, you can visit the CPSC website or click here.
Also read: Is your lawn mower putting you at risk? Nearly 40,000 mowers are being recalled
To determine the manufacture date of your Igloo cooler, you'll need to take a look at the bottom of the cooler. There, you'll find a circle imprinted with an arrow pointing to the month of manufacture and two digits in the center indicating the last two numbers of the year it was made.
From January 2019 through January 2025, the recalled coolers were sold at major retailers across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, including:
- Costco
- Target
- Academy
- Dick’s Sporting Goods
- Amazon.com
- Other stores nationwide
If you discover that your cooler is part of the recall, Igloo urges you to stop using it immediately.
Source: KVUE / Youtube.
The good news is that Igloo is offering a free replacement handle to address the safety concerns. To receive your replacement, you can contact Igloo's consumer service toll-free at 888-943-5182 from 8 am to 5 pm ET, Monday through Friday.
Also read: Over 300,000 smoke alarms recalled for safety risk
Have you been affected by the Igloo cooler recall? Do you have any tips for keeping track of product recalls and ensuring the safety of the items in your home? Share your experiences and advice in the comments below!
