Product Safety Report: Igloo 90-Quart Flip & Tow Coolers (2502-0086)
Product Safety Report for Igloo 90-Quart Flip & Tow Coolers presenting a risk of injuries.
Summary
Product: Igloo 90-Quart Flip & Tow Coolers
Hazard: The tow handle can pinch consumers’ fingers against the cooler, posing a crushing hazard and potential risk of fingertip amputation.
Corrective action: The manufacturer has intiated a modification programme to address the risk.
Product information
| Type | Kitchen / cooking accessories - Cooler |
|---|---|
| Brand | Igloo |
| Manufacturing period of affected products | Products manufactured between August 2018 and December 2023 are included in the corrective action. |
| Date codes | Consumers are advised to check the date code, located on the bottom of the product. The date code in the example image (please see PDF attachment below) is October 2023 – the arrow pointing to “10” represents October and the number “23” indicates 2023. |
| Country of Origin | United States |
| Product Description | A large rectangular cooler on wheels with an extendable handle. The word ‘IGLOO’ is printed on the side. The product is available in multiple body and lid colour combinations. |
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Hazard
The tow handle can pinch consumers’ fingers against the cooler, posing a crushing hazard and potential risk of fingertip amputation.
The product does not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.
Corrective action
Consumers in possession of a cooler manufactured between August 2018 and December 2023 should stop using the product immediately and contact their place of purchase to request a replacement tow handle kit.
Further information is also available on the Igloo website: https://www.igloocoolers.com/pages/safety-alerts?srsltid=AfmBOoo_JI260NFLiI174vyxBa_VoJV3Gu39BTY-Innp-a1vrFUQzGYF
Additional information
PSD case number: 2502-0086
Notified by: Office for Product Safety and Standards