Igloo Products Announces Recall of Coolers Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively in West Marine Stores
USIgloo Products Announces Recall of Coolers Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively in West Marine Stores
Recalling Firm: Igloo Products Corp., of Katy, Texas
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Sharp edges on the stainless steel latch attached to the cooler can pose a laceration hazard to consumers.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Igloo Marine Elite Coolers
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Igloo-Products-Announces-Recall-of-Coolers-Due-to-Laceration-Hazard-Sold-Exclusively-in-West-Marine-Stores |
| Title | Igloo Products Announces Recall of Coolers Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively in West Marine Stores |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/631b841f0b3e4d9dbf195e8d96677d91.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Cooler |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/7c9f25d3fd764fedbe34c01bb30c99c3.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled Cooler |
| Hazards › Name | Sharp edges on the stainless steel latch attached to the cooler can pose a laceration hazard to consumers. |
| Injuries › Name | Igloo Products has received eight reports of lacerations requiring stitches on the consumer's legs or arms. |
| Products › Name | Igloo Marine Elite Coolers |
| Products › Type | Coolers |
| Products › Category I D | 1897 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 7,200 |
| Recall I D | 4483 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using the cooler immediately and contact Igloo Products Corp. to receive a free latch replacement kit. |
| Retailers › Name | West Marine stores nationwide from January 2008 to July 2008 for between $80 and $375. |
| Recall Date | 2008-09-24T00:00:00 |
| 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. |
| Recall Number | 08407 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Igloo Products Corp., of Katy, Texas |
| Consumer 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 |
| Last Publish Date | 2015-01-07T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › 1 › Country | United States |
| Manufacturer Countries › 2 › Country | China |
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