Igloo recalls over a million rolling coolers due to fingertip amputation and crushing hazards

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled Igloo coolers, the federal government warns, after at least 12 reports of fingertip injuries, including fingertip amputations, bone fractures, and lacerations.

These Igloo coolers (example pictured at top) are sold at Costco, Target, Academy, Dick’s and other stores nationwide, and online at Amazon.com, Igloocoolers.com, and other websites from January 2019 through January 2025 for between $80 and $140.

Igloo has received 12 reports of fingertip injuries, including fingertip amputations, bone fractures, and lacerations.

This recall involves Igloo 90 Qt. Flip & Tow Rolling Coolers manufactured prior to January 2024. The date of manufacture is imprinted on the bottom of the cooler in a circular pattern with an arrow pointing to the month of manufacture and the last two digits of the year of manufacture inside the circle.

The recalled coolers have a tow handle. “IGLOO” is printed on the side of the coolers. The coolers were sold in multiple body and lid color combinations, some of which are pictured above. The following cooler models with tow handles are included in the recall. The model number is located on labels affixed to the bottom of the cooler.

Name of Product:
Igloo 90 Qt. Flip & Tow Rolling Coolers
Hazard:
The tow handle can pinch consumers’ fingertips against the cooler, posing fingertip amputation and crushing hazards.

Remedy:
Replace
Recall Date:
February 13, 2025
Units:
About 1,060,000 (In addition, about 47,000 in Canada and 23,000 in Mexico)

Consumer should call Igloo toll-free at 888-943-5182 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at igloo90qt@sedgwick.com, or online at http://www.igloo90qtrecall.expertinquiry.com or http://www.igloocoolers.com and click on “Recall Information”.