Igloo Products Announces Recall of Coolers Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively in West Marine Stores
Recalled September 24, 2008 · CPSC recall 08407 · Igloo Products
Hazard
Sharp edges on the stainless steel latch attached to the cooler can pose a laceration hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the cooler immediately and contact Igloo Products Corp. to receive a free latch replacement kit.
Units
About 7,200
Incidents / injuries
Igloo Products has received eight reports of lacerations requiring stitches on the consumer's legs or arms.
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.
What to do
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
Product
Igloo Marine Elite Coolers
Manufacturer(s)
Igloo Products Corp., of Katy, Texas
Retailers
West Marine stores nationwide from January 2008 to July 2008 for between $80 and $375.
Made in
United States · China
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →