The safety risk posed by a popular wheeled cooler has escalated, leading to an expanded recall by Igloo Products Corp. Initially announced in February, the recall now includes an additional 130,000 units after reports of injuries increased, including incidents of fingertip amputations. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission notice dated yesterday, the total number of recalled 90-quart Flip & Tow Rolling Coolers reaches nearly 1.2 million in the U.S., with the count rising when adding units in Canada and Mexico.
The hazard stems from the cooler's tow handle, which can trap and pinch consumers' fingertips against the body of the cooler. This design flaw raises serious safety concerns, as exemplified by the 78 injury reports received by Igloo since the original recall, among them 26 cases of severe injuries that involved fingertip amputations, officials said in a statement obtained by Live Now Fox. Affected models include the 34692 Latitude 90 Qt Roller, 34785 Latitude 90 Qt Roller, and 34790 MaxCold Latitude 90 Qt Roller—all sold extensively across major retailers such as Costco and Target, and online platforms including Amazon.com and Igloocoolers.com.
The details surrounding the recall are straightforward. Consumers who own the affected models should immediately stop use and contact Igloo for a complimentary handle replacement. The coolers in question were sold between January 2019 and January 2025, retailing from $80 to $140. They can be identified by the model number located on the label at the bottom and a circular manufacture date stamp near the base, with "IGLOO" prominently printed on the side.
Owned and manufactured by Igloo Products Corp., based in Katy, Texas, the products have been distributed not just domestically, but also in Canada and Mexico. The expanded recall impacts about 20,000 additional coolers in Canada and 5,900 in Mexico, according to an article by KHOU. Igloo has made support available through their toll-free number and dedicated email, as well as a website set up for dealing with the recall issue.
