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Igloo Products Announces Recall of Coolers Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively in West Marine StoresDate: 9/26/2008
Reason: Sharp edges on the stainless steel latch attached to the cooler can pose a laceration hazard to consumers.
Distribution: Nationwide
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. Name of Product: Igloo Marine Elite Coolers Units: About 7,200 Manufacturer: Igloo Products Corp., of Katy, Texas Hazard: Sharp edges on the stainless steel latch attached to the cooler can pose a laceration hazard to consumers. Incidents/Injuries: Igloo Products has received eight reports of lacerations requiring stitches on the consumer's legs or arms. Description: This recall involves Marine Elite coolers sold in white with stainless steel latches. The coolers were sold in four sizes: 72 quart, 94 quart, 128 quart and 162 quart. Sold at: West Marine stores nationwide from January 2008 to July 2008 for between $80 and $375. Manufactured in: United States (cooler) and China (latch) Remedy: Consumers should stop using the cooler immediately and contact Igloo Products Corp. to receive a free latch replacement kit. Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Igloo Products toll-free at (888) 257-0934 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.igloocoolers.com/safetyalert Other Home / Electronic Recalls and Alerts of InterestDate: 11/21/2008 Reason: The lighted showcase’s plug adaptor can overheat and melt the adaptor’s plastic housing, posing a fire hazard. Distribution: Nationwide Date: 11/6/2008 Reason: These lithium-ion batteries can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers. Distribution: Nationwide Date: 11/6/2008 Reason: The treadmills can speed up unexpectedly while in use due to a malfunction with the lower control board, posing a fall hazard to consumers. Distribution: Nationwide Date: 10/8/2008 Reason: The retaining washers on the legs can loosen, causing the chair to become unstable. This poses a fall hazard to consumers. Distribution: Nationwide Date: 11/6/2008 Reason: The recalled Halloween figurines contain high levels of lead in the paint. Distribution: Nationwide Date: 9/8/2008 Reason: Irregularly positioned wires near the computer’s hinge and/or a dislodged screw inside the hinge can cause a short circuit and overheating. This poses a burn hazard to consumers. Distribution: Nationwide |
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