Igloo Products Announces Recall of Coolers Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively in West Marine Stores
Recall 08407 · Sep 24, 2008 · Igloo Products
7,200
units affected
7,200
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 08407
- Date
- Sep 24, 2008
- Company
- Igloo Products
- Units affected
- 7,200
- Product
- Igloo Marine Elite Coolers
- Product type
- Coolers
- Hazard
- Cuts
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.
What can happen
Sharp edges on the stainless steel latch attached to the cooler can pose a laceration hazard to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the cooler immediately and contact Igloo Products Corp. to receive a free latch replacement kit.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- 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.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled igloo marine elite coolers?
Consumers should stop using the cooler immediately and contact Igloo Products Corp. to receive a free latch replacement kit.
What is the hazard?
Sharp edges on the stainless steel latch attached to the cooler can pose a laceration hazard to consumers.
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.