CPSC2008-09-24
Igloo Products Announces Recall of Coolers Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively in West Marine Stores
Igloo Products Corp., of Katy, Texas
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.
Sold at
West Marine stores nationwide from January 2008 to July 2008 for between $80 and $375.
Affected count
About 7,200
Injuries reported
Igloo Products has received eight reports of lacerations requiring stitches on the consumer's legs or arms.
Manufactured in
United States, China
Products
Igloo Marine Elite Coolers
Consumer contact
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
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Igloo-Products-Announces-Recall-of-Coolers-Due-to-Laceration-Hazard-Sold-Exclusively-in-West-Marine-StoresDon't want to check this manually?
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