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Active recall — stop using this product now.
Remedy: free repair · About 60,000 units
Recall No. 19-117 Published May 8, 2019

Igloo Marine Elite Coolers

The cooler's stainless-steel latch can automatically lock when the lid is closed, allowing a person to become locked inside the air tight container, posing entrapment and suffocation hazards. Manufactured by Igloo Products Corp. and sold at West Marine, Sportman's Warehouse, other home and recreational stores nationwide, and online at Amazon.com and www.igloocoolers.com from January 2015 – March 2019 for $10 to $180.

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Igloo Marine Elite coolers made for marine environment use
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Igloo Marine Elite coolers made for marine environment use

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Affected model numbers

Why it was recalled

The cooler's stainless-steel latch can automatically lock when the lid is closed, allowing a person to become locked inside the air tight container, posing entrapment and suffocation hazards.

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Incident reports to the firm
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Injuries reported
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SaferProducts.gov reports

Igloo has received one report of a child who became entrapped in the cooler before being freed by an adult.

The official remedy

Remedy type: repair
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What to do

Consumers should immediately put the coolers out of the reach of children. Contact Igloo for instructions on removing and disposing of the old latch and for a free replacement latch.

Product and sales details

ManufacturerIgloo Products Corp., of Katy, Texas
UnitsAbout 60,000
Made inUnited States
Sold atWest Marine, Sportman's Warehouse, other home and recreational stores nationwide, and online at Amazon.com and www.igloocoolers.com
Sales periodJanuary 2015 – March 2019
Price$10 to $180

How to reach the firm

Phone
866-509-3503
8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday
Recall page
www.igloocoolers.com

Verify phone numbers, hours and web addresses on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.