CPSC2012-06-07
California Innovations Expands Recall of Freezer Gel Packs Due to Ingestion Hazard
California Innovations Inc., of Toronto, Canada
Hazard
If the packs become damaged, they can leak gel that could contain diethylene glycol and ethylene glycol, which can cause illness if ingested in large amounts.
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 can contact California Innovations to receive a $6 cash refund for large (8.5-inch x 8-inch) Cryofreeze gel packs or a $5 cash refund for all other gel packs.
Sold at
Mass merchandise and warehouse stores, other retailers, distributors and on-line sellers nationwide between July 2007 and December 2008 in items that retailed between $5 and $28.
Affected count
About 880,000 (about 248,000 units associated with lunch boxes and 55,000 associated with food carriers were previously recalled in January 2012)
Injuries reported
There have been no new reports of incidents or injuries.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Refund
Products
Ice/Hot and Ice Gel Packs
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/California-Innovations-Expands-Recall-of-Freezer-Gel-Packs-Due-to-Ingestion-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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