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Igloo Products Announces Recall of Coolers Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively in West Marine Stores

U.S. CPSCCutsSep 24, 2008
Recalled Cooler
Recalled Cooler
Recalled Cooler
Recalled Cooler

Photos from the official notice: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission · image rights

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 & injuries

Igloo Products has received eight reports of lacerations requiring stitches on the consumer's legs or arms.

Product 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.

Sold on

West Marine stores nationwide from January 2008 to July 2008 for between $80 and $375.

Contact the company

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

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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