US EditionFingertip amputations prompt expanded Igloo cooler recall
- In May 2025, Igloo broadened its recall to cover over 1.1 million units of its 90-quart rolling coolers with Flip and Tow features that were sold across the country.
- The recall, originally announced in February 2025 for about 1,060,000 units, added 130,000 coolers across three models dated July 2020 to February 2023.
- The Consumer Product Safety Commission states the coolers' side handles can pinch fingers, causing injuries such as fingertip amputations and lacerations.
- Igloo has received 78 injury reports, including 26 with amputations, fractures, or lacerations, and advises consumers to stop using affected coolers priced between $80 and $140.
- Consumers experiencing issues with their coolers can request a complimentary replacement handle from Igloo to help prevent injuries. The recalled products were available for purchase through major retailers such as Costco, Target, Amazon, and IglooCoolers.com.
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Cooler Recall Expanded to 1.28 Million Units Over Risk of Fingertip Injuries
Texas-based Igloo Products Corp. is expanding its recall of rolling coolers, withdrawing 130,000 more from the market as they pose safety risks to users, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) said in a May 8 statement. On Feb. 13, more than a million Igloo rolling coolers were recalled in the United States. Additionally, 95,900 coolers were recalled in Canada and Mexico, bringing the overall total to 1,285,900. The recall of Igloo 90 Qt.…
1.2M Igloo Coolers Sold at Costco and Walmart Recalled Over "Fingertip Amputation" Risk
Whether loading up the trunk to head to the lake or spending a day at the beach, outdoor activities require plenty of provisions. You'll need sunscreen, towels, beach chairs, snacks, lunch, and plenty of cold drinks—the last few items you'll probably want to pack in a cooler. But depending on what type of cooler you have, you might be out of luck this summer, as one of the biggest brands just issued a recall for more than 1.2 million coolers ove…
Fingertip amputations prompt expanded Igloo cooler recall
Igloo has expanded its recall of 90-quart Flip and Tow Rolling Coolers, bringing the total number of recalled units to more than 1.1 million.The original recall, announced in February 2025, affected about 1,060,000 coolers. The latest expansion adds another 130,000 units and includes three additional models with date codes between July 2020 and February 2023.According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, the coolers pose a risk of injury b…
130,000 more Igloo coolers recalled over amputation fears
May 11 (UPI) — Igloo has recalled another 130,000 coolers over fears that pinch points around the handles and latches could lead to finger amputations. The recall, announced on Friday by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, expands on an earlier recall from February that involved more than a million Igloo coolers. “The tow handle can pinch consumers’ fingertips against the cooler, posing fingertip amputation and crushing hazards,” the CP…
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