Las Vegas, NV (February 17th, 2025) – The United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CSPC) has alerted consumers to immediately stop using variations of the Igloo 90-quart Flip & Tow Rolling Coolers made before January 2024. Consumers’ fingertips may be pinched against the cooler when using the tow handle. The recall was issued after multiple reports of serious injuries.
At George Bochanis Injury Law Offices, we understand the expectation that products on the market are safe, or have appropriate warnings. Our team closely watches for news of product warnings and recalls to help protect Nevada consumers from serious injuries or wrongful death. Contact our law firm today if you have suffered injuries, or lost a loved one, because of a dangerous or defective product to discuss your options for pursuing compensation and holding negligent parties responsible.
What Igloo Cooler Models Are Affected?
According to the CSPC Igloo cooler warning issued February 13, 2025, more than one million flip and tow rolling coolers pose a risk of serious injuries to consumers’ hands. Additionally, the recall included about 47,000 coolers in Canada and approximately 23,000 coolers in Mexico. The products were sold at varying stores nationwide, including Costco, Target, Academy, and Dick’s, as well as online at Igloocoolers.com, Amazon.com, and other websites. Retailers had the affected models on store shelves between January 2019 and January 2025.
A full list of the products affected by the CSPC warning can be found on the commission’s website.
Why Are Faulty Cooler Tow Handles Dangerous?
A malfunction with the cooler’s tow handle allows consumers’ fingers to get pinched against the products. Consequently, they may suffer serious hand injuries, including lacerations, bone fractures, crush injuries, and amputations. These injuries can require extensive medical treatment, including surgery and rehabilitation, and may result in permanent disability or disfigurement. The CPSC is urging consumers to take this recall seriously, and to inspect their coolers immediately.
What Should You Do If You Have an Affected Igloo Cooler?
If you own an Igloo 90-quart Flip & Tow Rolling Cooler, it is essential to determine if it is part of the recall. First, locate the model number and date code on your cooler. This information is typically found on a label located on the bottom of the cooler or inside the lid. Compare this information to the list of affected models provided on the CPSC website or Igloo’s recall website. If your cooler is included in the recall:
Stop Using the Cooler Immediately
Do not attempt to repair the handle yourself. Continued use could result in serious injury.
Contact Igloo
You can find contact information and instructions for requesting the replacement handle on the CPSC and Igloo websites. Be prepared to provide the model number and date code of your cooler.
Replace the Handle
Once you receive the replacement handle, carefully follow the provided instructions to install it correctly.
Dispose of the Faulty Handle
When you have replaced the handle, dispose of the old handle responsibly to keep it from getting used again.
Do not attempt to modify or repair the faulty handle yourself. Taking these steps may help protect you and your family from injuries.
Understanding Your Legal Rights After a Product Recall Injury in Nevada
Getting injured by a defective product, especially one that has been recalled, can be a confusing and frustrating experience. It’s important to understand your legal rights and the steps you can take to protect yourself and pursue compensation for your injuries.
Product Liability
Manufacturers have a legal duty to design and produce products that are safe for consumers to use. When a product is defective and causes injury, the manufacturer may be liable for damages through product liability.
Types of Defects
Product defects can occur in various stages of the product’s life cycle, including:
- Design Defects: The product’s inherent design makes it unsafe, even when manufactured correctly.
- Manufacturing Defects: Errors in the manufacturing process cause a product to deviate from its intended design and become dangerous.
- Failure to Warn: The Manufacturer fails to provide adequate warnings or instructions about the product’s potential dangers.
Negligence
In some cases, a product liability claim can be based on negligence. Proving a defective product injury on this basis, the manufacturer must have failed to exercise reasonable care in the design, manufacture, or distribution of the product, resulting in foreseeable harm to consumers.
Damages
If you are injured by a defective product, you may be entitled to recover various types of damages, including:
Medical Expenses
You may recover compensation for the cost of treating your injuries, including doctor visits, hospital stays, surgery, medication, and rehabilitation.
Lost Wages
Recoverable compensation in product liability claims includes income you lost due to your injuries and inability to work. You may also pursue damages for future income missed out on because you cannot return to your previous job or duty status.
Pain and Suffering
Through a product liability lawsuit, you can also seek compensation for the physical pain and emotional distress caused by your injuries.
Injured by a Defective Cooler? George Bochanis Injury Law Offices Can Help
Product manufacturers, including the Igloo company, have an obligation to ensure their products are safe. Therefore, consumers injured due to faulty Igloo flip and tow coolers, or other defective products, may be entitled to compensation.
At George Bochanis Injury Law Offices in Las Vegas, we have more than 30 years of experience advocating on behalf of injury victims and their families. Our dedicated Nevada product liability lawyer is committed to helping those injured due to the negligence of others recover damages for their medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other associated losses. Call us today at 702-388-2005 for a free consultation.
