Food Carriers Recalled by California Innovations Due to Freezer Gel Pack Ingestion Hazard
Recall 12090 · Jan 23, 2012 · California Innovations Inc.
55,000
units affected
55,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 12090
- Date
- Jan 23, 2012
- Company
- California Innovations Inc.
- Units affected
- 55,000
- Product
- Travelin' Chef Expandable Thermal Food Carrier
- Product type
- Food Preservers
- Remedy
- dispose, Refund
- Hazard
- Poisoning
The product
The recalled product is a four-piece food carrier set, which includes a light blue thermal carrier with black carrying handles, a medium plastic food container, a large plastic food container and a freezer gel pack. The recalled thermal carrier has the code "1-38018-69-07" printed on a white label on the inside of the main compartment on the left hand side. The thermal carrier is 18 inches wide, 10.5 inches deep and 4.7 inches high and made of vinyl and polyester. The medium food container measures 9.75 inches by 6.25 inches by 3.5 inches. The large food container measures 11.75 inches by 8.75 inches by 3.5 inches. The gel pack is an 8.5-inch by 8-inch, opaque blue plastic pouch filled with liquid gel. The words "Cryofreeze" and "Ice Pack/Hot Pack" are printed in white letters on the front of the pouch.
What can happen
Gel that contains diethylene glycol and ethylene glycol can leak out of damaged freezer gel packs, posing a poisoning hazard if ingested by children or adults.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the gel packs and dispose of them according to federal, state and/or local regulations. It is recommended that consumers contact their local waste disposal authority for instructions. Consumers may return the gel pack to Walmart for a refund of $6 or contact California Innovations customer service at (800) 722-2545 for the same refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None
- Sold at
- Walmart between August 2008 to December 2011 for about $22.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled travelin' chef expandable thermal food carrier?
Consumers should immediately stop using the gel packs and dispose of them according to federal, state and/or local regulations. It is recommended that consumers contact their local waste disposal authority for instructions. Consumers may return the gel pack to Walmart for a refund of $6 or contact California.
What is the hazard?
Gel that contains diethylene glycol and ethylene glycol can leak out of damaged freezer gel packs, posing a poisoning hazard if ingested by children or adults.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.