Food Carriers Recalled by California Innovations Due to Freezer Gel Pack Ingestion Hazard
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 12-090 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- January 23, 2012
- Brand
- California Innovations
- Category
- Baby and nursery
- Products
- Travelin' Chef Expandable Thermal Food Carrier
- Hazard
- Freezer Gel Pack Ingestion Hazard
- Hazard type
- Choking and ingestionPoisoning and toxic substances
- Remedy
- Dispose, Refund
- Units
- About 55,000
- Made in
- China
- Last updated by CPSC
- April 15, 2016
What was recalled
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.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Travelin' Chef Expandable Thermal Food Carrier · About 55,000 units
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Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: Walmart between August 2008 to December 2011 for about $22.; California Innovations Inc., of Toronto, Canada.
Injuries or incidents reported
None
Consumer contact
For additional information, call California Innovations at (800) 722-2545 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.californiainnovations.com
Recall history and context
California Innovations appears in 2 CPSC recalls on record.
Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 238 recalls in the baby and nursery category, 59 recalls of them in the past 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
What was recalled?
Travelin' Chef Expandable Thermal Food Carrier (About 55,000 units). 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.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Freezer Gel Pack Ingestion Hazard.
What should I do if I own one?
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.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on April 15, 2016. 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.