Igloo Recalls Over 1 Million Coolers Due to Handle Hazard After Amputations
Igloo recalls 1.06 million coolers due to handle design issues causing fingertip injuries, including amputations. Replacement handles are available for free.
To date, there have been a dozen instances of consumers sustaining fingertip injuries from the tow handles.
Igloo recalls 1M coolers over risk of fingertip amputation
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Igloo is recalling more than 1 million of its coolers sold across the U.S., Mexico and Canada due to a handle hazard that has resulted in a handful of fingertip injuries, including some amputations.
Igloo recalls over a million coolers after handle hazard causes fingertip amputation injuries
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Consumers in possession of the coolers are urged to stop using them immediately — and contact Igloo for a free replacement handle.
Igloo recalls over a million coolers after handle hazard causes fingertip amputation injuries
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Consumers in possession of the coolers are urged to stop using them immediately — and contact Igloo for a free replacement handle.
Igloo recalls over a million coolers after handle hazard causes fingertip amputations
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Igloo is recalling more than 1 million of its coolers sold across the U.S., Mexico and Canada due to a handle hazard that has resulted in a handful of fingertip injuries, including some amputations.
Igloo Recalls Over a Million Coolers After Handle Hazard Causes Fingertip Amputation Injuries
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Summary
Igloo is recalling over 1 million 90 Qt. Flip & Tow Rolling Coolers in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, following reports of 12 injuries including fingertip amputations. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission flagged the tow handle design, which poses a pinching hazard. Approximately 1.06 million coolers were sold in the U.S., alongside 47,000 in Canada and 23,000 in Mexico, at prices ranging from $80 to $140 from 2019 to January 2025. Igloo advises consumers to cease use and offers free replacement handles. They emphasize safety as a priority and encourage registrations for the recall online.
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