CPSC2012-01-23
Expandable Lunch Boxes Recalled by California Innovations Due to Freezer Gel Pack Ingestion Hazard
California Innovations Inc., of Toronto, Canada
Hazard
Gel that contains diethylene glycol and ethylene glycol can leak out of damaged freezer gel packs, posing a poisoning hazard if ingested by children or adults.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the gel packs and dispose of them according to federal, state and/or local regulations. It is recommended that consumers contact their local waste disposal authority for instructions. Consumers may return the lunch box set to Costco for a full refund or may receive a $5 cash refund for the gel pack only by contacting California Innovations.
Sold at
Costco Wholesale Clubs, Leon Korol and Cost U Less stores between May 2007 and September 2008 for about $10.
Affected count
About 248,000
Injuries reported
The firm has received two separate reports of a dog chewing and ingesting gel from the gel pack. One dog reportedly died from ingestion of the gel. The other was reported to have received treatment and has recovered.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Refund
Products
Expandable Insulated Lunch Box with Freezer Gel Pack
Consumer contact
For additional information, call California Innovations at (800) 722-2545 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, e-mail ci-recall@ca-innovations.com or visit the firm's website at www.californiainnovations.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2012/Expandable-Lunch-Boxes-Recalled-by-California-Innovations-Due-to-Freezer-Gel-Pack-Ingestion-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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