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Active recall — stop using this product now.
Remedy: refund or replacement · About 1.9 million (In addition, about 40,760 were sold in Canada units
Recall No. 23-145 Published March 9, 2023

YETI soft coolers and gear cases

The magnet-lined closures can fail and result in detached magnets, posing a risk of serious injury or death if ingested. When two or more high-powered magnets are swallowed, the ingested magnets can attract to each other, or to another metal object, and become lodged in the digestive system. This can result in perforations, twisting and/or blockage of the intestines, infection, blood poisoning and death. sold at Dick's Sporting Goods, ACE Hardware, Academy Sports + Outdoors, YETI and other stores nationwide and online at www.yeti.com and www.amazon.com from March 2018 to January 2023 for about $50 for the SideKick Dry Gear Case, $325 for the Hopper M20 Soft Backp for about $50.

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Recalled YETI Hopper M20 Soft Backpack Cooler in Charcoal color
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Recalled YETI Hopper M20 Soft Backpack Cooler in Charcoal color

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Why it was recalled

The magnet-lined closures can fail and result in detached magnets, posing a risk of serious injury or death if ingested. When two or more high-powered magnets are swallowed, the ingested magnets can attract to each other, or to another metal object, and become lodged in the digestive system. This can result in perforations, twisting and/or blockage of the intestines, infection, blood poisoning and death.

399
Incident reports to the firm
1
Injuries reported
0
SaferProducts.gov reports

The firm has received 1,399 reports of the magnet-lined closures degrading or failing, including reports of missing or detached magnets. No magnet ingestions or injuries have been reported.

The official remedy

Remedy type: refund or replace
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What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled products and contact YETI to receive a full refund or replacement product. Visit www.yeti.com for instructions on returning the product free of charge for the choice of a suggested replacement product of equal or greater value or full refund in the form of a YETI gift card with an additional $25 value.

Product and sales details

UnitsAbout 1.9 million (In addition, about 40,760 were sold in Canada
Made inPhilippines
Sold atDick's Sporting Goods, ACE Hardware, Academy Sports + Outdoors, YETI and other stores nationwide and online at www.yeti.com and www.amazon.com from March 2018 to January 2023 for about $50 for the SideKick Dry Gear Case, $325 for the Hopper M20 Soft Backp
PriceAbout $50

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