Igloo Products Announces Recall of Coolers Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively in West Marine Stores
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2008-09-24). Hazards: laceration. About 7,200 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 08407 |
| Published | 2008-09-24 |
| Last updated | 2015-01-07 |
| Product category | Coolers |
| Products | Igloo Marine Elite Coolers |
| Firm named in the title | Igloo Products |
| Firms | Igloo Products Corp., of Katy, Texas (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | China, United States |
| Units (US) | 7,200 |
| Hazard classes | laceration |
| Remedy classes | replace, stop use |
| Sold | West Marine stores nationwide from January 2008 to July 2008 for between $80 and $375. |
Description
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.
Hazard
Sharp edges on the stainless steel latch attached to the cooler can pose a laceration hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the cooler immediately and contact Igloo Products Corp. to receive a free latch replacement kit.
Incidents and injuries
Igloo Products has received eight reports of lacerations requiring stitches on the consumer's legs or arms.
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