Two of America’s most popular retailers, Costco and Target, announced a recall for a product that may be a danger for consumers. Customers were warned about the design problems of the item; hence the retailer announced a recall. The item is known as an Igloo cooler which is a popular item people use for outside recreational activities. It is generally used for activities such as camping and tailgating – but consumers will have to be extremely careful due to the identified dangerous design flow.
Background on the recall of the popular Cooler
Igloo known to be a popular brand of coolers. Various items like ice chests, other outdoor products, and the Igloo cooler have been recalled over one million of its 90 Quart Flip and Tow Rolling Coolers due to hazards and extremely dangerous deficits that were reported.
Additionally, on Thursday the product was recalled because its tow handle can pinch consumers’ fingertips against the cooler. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, this posed a fingertip amputation and crushing hazard. Overall, around 1, 060, 000 of defective coolers were found in the United States. Furthermore, 47 000 in Canada and 23 000 in Mexico. These Igloo coolers were sold at various retailers including:
- Costco
- Target
- Amazon
- Academy
- Dick’s Sporting Goods
This popular item was sold at these aforementioned stores between January 2019 to January 2025, for a price that ranges between $80 and $140.
Costco & Target’s reason for recalls: The Injury Risk
It was identified that there was a glitch in the manufacturing of this cooler and as a result of this, consumers may be injured when using it. It is essential that companies protect the health and safety of their employees, and also its consumers. This manufacturing deficit may impact the safety of the consumers who see this Igloo cooler as a fan favourite and use it for various activities. Therefore, these retailers had to do a recall of this product that serves as a potential injury risk for consumers.
In addition, there has been several reports on injuries. It was stated that 12 cases were reported of fingertip injuries – this includes fingertip amputations – bone fractures – and lacerations. It is important to note that the recall of this item includes Igloo 90 Quart Flip and Tow Rolling Coolers that were manufactured before January 2024.
Moreover, consumers should look at the manufacturing date of the coolers and that can be found at the bottom of the cooler. It is indicated in a circular pattern that includes an arrow pointing to the specific month it was manufacture. Also, the last two digits of the year the cooler was manufactured are indicated in the circle. Therefore, consumers will need to have a look at that circle to ensure they do not have an Igloo cooler that put their safety at risk.
Furthermore, the model number of the cooler can also be found at the bottom. With this information, the consumer can use it to compare it against the list of items models that was recalled for. This was indicated in a notice from the Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What’s next?
Due to the potential safety hazards when it comes to the Igloo Cooler, consumers are encouraged to immediately stop using the recalled coolers and made contact with Igloo for a free replacement handle.
Additionally, consumers can reach at the retailer at its toll-free number 888-943-5182 from 8 am to 5 pm ET during weekdays. Also, consumers can email Igloo at igloo90qt@sedgwick.com, visit www.igloo90qtrecall.expertinquiry.com, or customers can click on “Recall Information” at the top of http://www.igloocoolers.com to have access to more information.
Lastly, it is essential for the consumers to meet the retailers halfway, by checking if they do have some of these products still in their possession. If they do, please take the necessary steps to ensure your safety.