According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), nearly 1.3 million coolers are being recalled by Igloo Products Corp., of Katy, Texas. There is concern that “the tow handle can pinch consumers’ fingertips against the cooler, posing fingertip amputation and crushing hazards.”
The recall was originally announced in February 2025 and affected roughly 1,130,000 “Igloo 90 Qt. Flip & Tow Rolling Coolers” sold in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. As of May 8, the recall was expanded to include an additional 155,900 units.
As stated in the report, Igloo has received 78 reports of fingertip injuries, including 26 resulting in fingertip amputations, bone fractures, or lacerations.
Which Igloo Coolers Are Being Recalled?
The recalled coolers have a tow handle, with “Igloo” printed on the side. They were sold in multiple body and lid color combinations. The model numbers, listed on the brand’s recall page and in the CPSC alerts from February and May, are located on labels affixed to the bottom of the coolers. Further identifying information is as follows:
- Product Name: Igloo 90 Qt. Flip & Tow Rolling Coolers
- Manufactured Date: Prior to January 2024
- Sold At: Costco, Target, Academy, Dick’s and other stores nationwide, and online at Amazon.com, Igloocoolers.com, and other websites (for between $80 and $140)
- Dates of Purchase: January 2019 through January 2025
What To Do if You Have a Recalled Igloo Cooler
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled coolers and contact Igloo for a free replacement handle. As an added precaution, Igloo urges general safety around cooler “pinch points…[near] handles, latches, hinges, lids, and other moving components.”
Concerned customers may reach Igloo at 888-943-5182 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, via email at igloo90qt@sedgwick.com, or online at www.igloo90qtrecall.expertinquiry.com or http://www.igloocoolers.com. Click on “Recall Information” at the top of the page for more details.
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