YETI Recalls 1.9 Million Soft Coolers and Gear Cases Due to Magnet Ingestion Hazard
USYETI Recalls 1.9 Million Soft Coolers and Gear Cases Due to Magnet Ingestion Hazard
Motivo del Retiro / Peligro
TranslatedThe magnet-lined closures can fail and result in detached magnets, posing a risk of serious injury or death if ingested. When two or more high-powered magnets are swallowed, the ingested magnets can attract to each other, or to another metal object, and become lodged in the digestive system. This can result in perforations, twisting and/or blockage of the intestines, infection, blood poisoning and death.
Descripción del Producto e Identificación
TranslatedThis recall involves the YETI Hopper M30 Soft Cooler 1.0 and 2.0, Hopper M20 Soft Backpack Cooler and SideKick Dry Gear Case. The products have a main-pocket closure lined with high-powered magnets, which are enclosed in a heat-sealed plastic strip. The M20 Soft Backpack Cooler measures about 18 inches wide and 18 inches high; the M30 Soft Cooler 1.0 and 2.0 is about 25 inches wide and 17 inches high; and the SideKick Dry Gear Case is about 11 inches wide and 7 inches high. The recalled coolers and gear cases were sold in a variety of colors and with the brand name YETI displayed on the front. A hang tag with the product name is attached to the coolers and gear cases.
Productos Afectados
TranslatedYETI soft coolers and gear cases
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2023/YETI-Recalls-1-9-Million-Soft-Coolers-and-Gear-Cases-Due-to-Magnet-Ingestion-Hazard |
| Title | YETI Recalls 1.9 Million Soft Coolers and Gear Cases Due to Magnet Ingestion Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/RecalledYETIHopperM20SoftBackpackCoolerinCharcoalcolor.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled YETI Hopper M20 Soft Backpack Cooler in Charcoal color |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/RecalledYETIHopperM301_0SoftCoolerinCharcoalcolor.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled YETI Hopper M30 1.0 – Soft Cooler in Charcoal color |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/RecalledYETIHopperM302_0SoftCoolerinCharcoalcolor.jpg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Recalled YETI Hopper M30 2.0 -Soft Cooler in Charcoal color |
| Images › 4 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/RecalledYETISideKickDryGearCaseinCharcoalcolor.jpg |
| Images › 4 › Caption | Recalled YETI SideKick Dry Gear Case in Charcoal color |
| Hazards › Name | The magnet-lined closures can fail and result in detached magnets, posing a risk of serious injury or death if ingested. When two or more high-powered magnets are swallowed, the ingested magnets can attract to each other, or to another metal object, and become lodged in the digestive system. This can result in perforations, twisting and/or blockage of the intestines, infection, blood poisoning and death. |
| Injuries › Name | The firm has received 1,399 reports of the magnet-lined closures degrading or failing, including reports of missing or detached magnets. No magnet ingestions or injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | YETI soft coolers and gear cases |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 1.9 million (In addition, about 40,760 were sold in Canada) |
| Recall I D | 9555 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled products and contact YETI to receive a full refund or replacement product. Visit www.yeti.com for instructions on returning the product free of charge for the choice of a suggested replacement product of equal or greater value or full refund in the form of a YETI gift card with an additional $25 value. |
| Importers › Name | YETI Coolers LLC, of Austin, Texas |
| Retailers › Name | Dick's Sporting Goods, ACE Hardware, Academy Sports + Outdoors, YETI and other stores nationwide and online at www.yeti.com and www.amazon.com from March 2018 to January 2023 for about $50 for the SideKick Dry Gear Case, $325 for the Hopper M20 Soft Backpack Cooler and between $300 and $350 for the Hopper M30 Soft Cooler 1.0 and 2.0. |
| Recall Date | 2023-03-09T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves the YETI Hopper M30 Soft Cooler 1.0 and 2.0, Hopper M20 Soft Backpack Cooler and SideKick Dry Gear Case. The products have a main-pocket closure lined with high-powered magnets, which are enclosed in a heat-sealed plastic strip. The M20 Soft Backpack Cooler measures about 18 inches wide and 18 inches high; the M30 Soft Cooler 1.0 and 2.0 is about 25 inches wide and 17 inches high; and the SideKick Dry Gear Case is about 11 inches wide and 7 inches high. The recalled coolers and gear cases were sold in a variety of colors and with the brand name YETI displayed on the front. A hang tag with the product name is attached to the coolers and gear cases. |
| Recall Number | 23145 |
| Remedy Options › 1 › Option | Refund |
| Remedy Options › 2 › Option | Replace |
| Inconjunctions › U R L | https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/yeti-soft-coolers-and-gear-case-recalled-due-potential-magnet-ingestion-hazard |
| Consumer Contact | YETI toll-free at 833-444-3151 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT Monday through Sunday, email at productrecall@yeti.com or online at https://www.yeti.com/M20-M30-sidekick-product-recall.html or at www.yeti.com and click on "Product Recall" at the bottom of the page for more information. |
| Last Publish Date | 2023-03-09T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › 1 › Country | Philippines |
| Manufacturer Countries › 2 › Country | Vietnam |
| Manufacturer Countries › 3 › Country | China |
Consumer Action Protocol: What You Should Do Immediately
Safety StepsCheck the model number, serial number, and date stamp on the rating label on the back or underside of the product.
Immediately discontinue using the product. Unplug electrical items and keep juvenile items out of reach of children.
Under statutory consumer protection rules, consumers are entitled to a full refund, certified replacement, or free repair kit without needing the original sales receipt.
If you suffered an injury, illness, or property damage from this product, file an official incident report with regulatory authorities (CPSC).
Your Legal Rights as a Consumer
Recalls are legally binding corrective safety actions overseen by statutory government bodies. Recalling entities are legally prohibited from charging consumers for official safety remedies. If a retailer or dealership refuses your recall remedy, notify the issuing regulatory agency immediately.
Frequently Asked Questions About This Recall
FAQ GuideQ1:What should I do immediately if I own or bought YETI Recalls 1.9 Million Soft Coolers and Gear Cases Due to Magnet Ingestion Hazard?
Immediately stop using the product and keep it out of reach of children. Disconnect power if electrical, and do not attempt makeshift home repairs.
Q2:Can I get a full refund or free repair for this recall?
Yes. Recalling manufacturers and retail merchants are required under consumer protection regulations to offer a statutory remedy—typically a full refund, certified repair kit, or replacement unit.
Q3:Do I need my original sales receipt to claim a remedy or refund?
In most recall cases, no receipt is required. Because safety recalls are matters of public health and statutory compliance, retailers and manufacturers routinely issue refunds, store credit, or replacement kits upon presentation of the affected product or lot code.
Q4:Where can I verify official information for this safety alert?
This safety alert is aggregated directly from official regulatory agency records (CPSC). You can click the 'Official Agency Alert' link on this page to view the primary government notice and contact the manufacturer directly.
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