I mean, where do I even start with this? Imagine you’re just packing for a picnic or something — you grab your trusty Igloo cooler, thinking you’re all set for a good day. And bam! Turns out that handle’s got a mind of its own. Who knew a cooler could be so… treacherous?
Okay, here’s the scoop: 130,000 of these guys were pulled back. It’s not like a cool new limited edition thing though. Nope, it’s because folks started getting their fingers caught. Ouch, right? So, there were 78 cases where fingertips really suffered. Like, serious victim mode — 26 folks ended up with amputations, fractures, all that jazz. I can’t even imagine.
Back in February — seems ages ago now — more than a million of the 90-quart Igloo Flip & Tow Rolling Coolers got yanked off shelves. The tow handle was doing this brutal pinch thing. And they thought a dozen injuries were bad news then.
But wait, there’s more! By now, seems like things got worse. I guess some genius decided to test the recall process again. Anyway, the recall says the handle’s got a sneaky side, just waiting to surprise your fingertips in the worst way possible. Thanks a lot, handle.
So, the notable part? Any cooler playing undercover villain and proudly displaying “IGLOO” on its side, made before, what, January 2024? They come in a rainbow of regret, your choice of color! You’ll find when they’re made there at the bottom — that’s if you’re brave enough to flip it over.
This isn’t just a local thing. Canada and Mexico, you’re in it too. Between this year and last, thousands of these ice bandits were recalled.
Igloo says, “Hey, hit us up for a free replacement handle if you bought one between January 2019 and January 2025.” They’re trying here, I guess? But also, why the long window till 2025? Crystal ball stuff?
They’re all standing tall, saying quality and consumer joy is their top game. But maybe skip the handle-grabbing part next time you go shopping, right?
And for those wondering where to find these bandit boxes? Academy, Costco, Dick’s, Target — basically everywhere you’d think. Price tag swinging between $80 to $140. Talk about pricey finger traps!
Anyway — wait, was there more? Nah, that’s about it for now. Just keep those digits safe, folks. Trust no cooler!
