Sunita Somvanshi
Igloo’s popular rolling coolers have been found to pose serious safety risks, leading to a major recall. The company is now recalling over 1 million rolling coolers that can trap and cut fingers.
“The tow handle can pinch consumers’ fingertips against the cooler, posing fingertip amputation and crushing hazards,” states the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) in its February 13th announcement.
The recall comes after documented incidents. Twelve people have already suffered serious finger injuries while using these coolers. These injuries include cut-off fingertips, broken bones, and deep cuts.
The problem affects Igloo’s 90-quart Flip & Tow Rolling Coolers – the large wheeled coolers commonly used for transporting food and drinks. These coolers sold at popular stores like Costco, Target, and Amazon between 2019 and early 2025, costing $80 to $140.
“Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled coolers,” warns the CPSC. The risk is serious enough that Igloo is sending free replacement handles to anyone who bought one.
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The recall reaches beyond the U.S., with 47,000 coolers in Canada and 23,000 in Mexico also affected. That’s over 1.1 million coolers total that could pose safety risks.
To know if your cooler is affected, look for a circular date code on the bottom. If it was made before January 2024, it needs a new handle. The word “IGLOO” appears on the side of all affected coolers.
These coolers, which can hold up to 90 quarts, are substantial household items that see regular use throughout the year. That’s why addressing this safety problem is urgent.
The CPSC puts the yearly cost of injuries from consumer products at over $1 trillion. While the reported injury count is currently at twelve, each incident involving fingertip amputation represents a serious safety concern.
Igloo, based in Katy, Texas, is handling the situation directly. Anyone with these coolers should contact the company right away for the free fix. The CPSC website lists all affected model numbers and exact details about which coolers need repair.
This recall highlights the importance of product safety monitoring. The CPSC discovered similar safety problems with other products recently, including Nuna car seats and Vornado heaters, leading to those recalls too.
For safety compliance, cooler owners should:
1. Stop using the cooler immediately
2. Check the date code on the bottom
3. Contact Igloo for a free replacement handle
Federal law prohibits any person from selling products subject to a Commission ordered recall or a voluntary recall undertaken in consultation with the CPSC.
