Igloo is recalling more than 1 million of its coolers sold across the US, Mexico, and Canada due to a handle hazard that has resulted in a handful of 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 US Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Igloo has received 12 injury reports in the US, the CPSC notes, which include fingertip amputations, bone fractures, and lacerations. Consumers in possession of the coolers are urged to stop using them immediately and contact Igloo for a free replacement handle, reports the AP. The coolers were sold at major retailers like Costco, Target, Dick's, and Amazon between 2019 and January 2025 for between $80 and $140. About 1.1 million coolers were purchased in the US, 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 colors with the word "IGLOO" printed on the side and manufactured in the US prior to January 2024.
Consumers can register for the recall online or contact Igloo, based in Katy, Texas, at 888-943-5182 or igloo90qt@sedgwick.com to request a handle replacement. In a statement, Igloo said 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." (More product recall stories.)