Safety warning Medium risk 21 February 2025

Igloo 90-Quart Flip & Tow Coolers

Yes – there is an official safety warning for this
Photo of Igloo 90-Quart Flip & Tow Coolers
Photo: official notice
Affected
A large rectangular cooler on wheels with an extendable handle. The word ‘IGLOO’ is printed on the side. The product is available in multiple body and lid colour combinations.
The problem
The tow handle can pinch consumers’ fingers against the cooler, posing a crushing hazard and potential risk of fingertip amputation.
What to do
Consumers in possession of a cooler manufactured between August 2018 and December 2023 should stop using the product immediately and contact their place of purchase to request a replacement tow handle kit.
Source: Office for Product Safety and Standards Official notice ↗

Product information

Type Kitchen / cooking accessories – Cooler
Brand Igloo
Manufacturing period of affected products Products manufactured between August 2018 and December 2023 are included in the corrective action.
Date codes Consumers are advised to check the date code, located on the bottom of the product. The date code in the example image (please see PDF attachment below) is October 2023 – the arrow pointing to “10” represents October and the number “23” indicates 2023.
Country of Origin United States
Product Description A large rectangular cooler on wheels with an extendable handle. The word ‘IGLOO’ is printed on the side. The product is available in multiple body and lid colour combinations.
Product Report and Image Link to product image and PDF

Hazard

The tow handle can pinch consumers’ fingers against the cooler, posing a crushing hazard and potential risk of fingertip amputation.

The product does not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.

Corrective action

Consumers in possession of a cooler manufactured between August 2018 and December 2023 should stop using the product immediately and contact their place of purchase to request a replacement tow handle kit.

Further information is also available on the Igloo website: https://www.igloocoolers.com/pages/safety-alerts?srsltid=AfmBOoo_JI260NFLiI174vyxBa_VoJV3Gu39BTY-Innp-a1vrFUQzGYF

Additional information

PSD case number: 2502-0086

Notified by: Office for Product Safety and Standards

Can I get a refund?

In most cases, yes – recalled items can usually be returned for a full refund, repair or replacement, often without a receipt. Follow the instructions in the notice above, or contact the shop you bought it from. More on your rights after a recall.

Updated 21 February 2025. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.

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