Igloo Products Announces Recall of Coolers Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively in West Marine Stores
CPSC recall 08407 · announced September 24, 2008 · Igloo Products · 7,200 units affected
The product
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.
The hazard
Sharp edges on the stainless steel latch attached to the cooler can pose a laceration hazard to consumers.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should stop using the cooler immediately and contact Igloo Products Corp. to receive a free latch replacement kit.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): Igloo Products has received eight reports of lacerations requiring stitches on the consumer's legs or arms.
Sold at: West Marine stores nationwide from January 2008 to July 2008 for between $80 and $375.
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
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.