Igloo recalls more than 1M coolers after handle hazard causes fingertip amputations
CBC
Igloo is recalling more than 1 million of its coolers sold across Canada, the U.S. and Mexico due to a handle hazard that has resulted in fingertip injuries, including some amputations.
The now-recalled "Igloo 90 Qt. Flip & Tow Rolling Coolers" have a tow handle that can pinch users' fingertips against the product — posing potential amputation and other crushing risks, according to a Thursday recall notice from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Igloo has received 12 injury reports in the U.S., the CPSC notes, which include fingertip amputations, bone fractures, and lacerations. There are no known injuries in Canada or Mexico.
Consumers in possession of the coolers are urged to stop using them immediately — and contact Igloo for a free replacement handle.
The now-recalled coolers were sold at major retailers like Costco, Target, Dick's and Amazon between 2019 and January 2025 for between $80 US and $140 US. About 1.06 million were purchased in the U.S., in addition to 47,000 in Canada and another 23,000 in Mexico.
The affected products can be identified by model number and description. They were sold in multiple colours with the word "IGLOO" printed on the side and manufactured in the U.S. prior to January 2024.
Consumers can register for the recall online or contact Texas-based Igloo at 888-943-5182 or email igloo90qt@sedgwick.com to request a handle replacement.
In a statement, Igloo said that it was recalling these rolling coolers and providing free replacement handles "with consumer safety as our top priority." The company added that, "through rigorous testing and proactive steps, we are constantly improving our products to meet the highest safety standards."
Additional information can be found on the websites for the CPSC, Health Canada and the OECD's global recall portal.
