Igloo Products Announces Recall of Coolers Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively in West Marine Stores
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 08-407 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- September 24, 2008
- Brand
- Igloo Products
- Category
- Sports, bikes and outdoor
- Products
- Igloo Marine Elite Coolers
- Hazard
- Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively in West Marine Stores
- Hazard type
- Laceration and cuts
- Units
- About 7,200
- Made in
- United States, China
- Last updated by CPSC
- January 7, 2015
What was recalled
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.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Igloo Marine Elite Coolers · About 7,200 units
Photos from the recall notice
Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: West Marine stores nationwide from January 2008 to July 2008 for between $80 and $375.; Igloo Products Corp., of Katy, Texas.
Injuries or incidents reported
Igloo Products has received eight reports of lacerations requiring stitches on the consumer's legs or arms.
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
Recall history and context
Igloo Products appears in 2 CPSC recalls on record.
Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 451 recalls in the sports, bikes and outdoor category, 74 recalls of them in the past 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
What was recalled?
Igloo Marine Elite Coolers (About 7,200 units). This recall involves Marine Elite coolers sold in white with stainless steel latches.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively in West Marine Stores.
What should I do if I own one?
Consumers should stop using the cooler immediately and contact Igloo Products Corp. to receive a free latch replacement kit.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on January 7, 2015. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.