Coverage dated February 12, 2025 to February 13, 2025

Igloo recalls over a million coolers after handle hazard causes fingertip amputations

Headline from Delaware Public Media

Consumers in possession of the coolers are urged to stop using them immediately — and contact Igloo for a free replacement handle.

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The Oregonian
Igloo coolers sold at Costco, Target recalled over fingertip amputations (model numbers) (opens The Oregonian)
Published Feb 12, 2025
The Oregonian's feed description
The now-recalled coolers have a tow handle that can pinch users' fingertips against the product.
New York Post
Igloo recalls over a million coolers after handle hazard causes fingertip amputation injuries (opens New York Post)
Published Feb 12, 2025
New York Post's feed description
Igloo called more than 1 million coolers sold across the U.S., Mexico, and Canada due to a handle hazard, resulting in fingertip injuries, including amputations.
FOX 4 Dallas
Igloo coolers recalled: Handle can cause fingertip amputations (opens FOX 4 Dallas)
Published Feb 12, 2025
FOX 4 Dallas's feed description
More than 1 million Igloo coolers have been recalled over a hazard that can cause severe injuries to fingertips, including amputations.
CBS News
More than 1 million Igloo coolers recalled after reports of injuries including fingertip amputations (opens CBS News)
Published Feb 12, 2025
CBS News's feed description
Recalled rolling coolers were sold for a six-year period by retailers nationwide including Amazon, Costco and Target.
NBC News
Igloo recalls more than 1 million coolers over concerns of fingertip amputation (opens NBC News)
Published Feb 12, 2025
NBC News's feed description
Popular cooler and mug company Igloo recalled more than one million rolling coolers over concerns that they could cause fingertip amputation.
NBC10 Philadelphia
Igloo recalls coolers over fingertip amputation and crushing hazards (opens NBC10 Philadelphia)
Published Feb 12, 2025
NBC10 Philadelphia's feed description
Igloo has recalled more than one million of its rolling coolers due to hazards that include potential fingertip amputation and crushing.
Forbes
Igloo Recalls 1 Million Coolers—Citing Risk Of Fingertip Amputation (opens Forbes)
Published Feb 12, 2025
Forbes's feed description
The Igloo coolers were sold at Costco, Target, Academy, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Amazon and other retailers for six years.
KHOU Houston
More than a million Igloo rolling coolers recalled after fingertip amputations (opens KHOU Houston)
Published Feb 12, 2025
KHOU Houston's feed description
The recalled Igloo rolling coolers were sold at major retailers like Costco, Target, Dick’s and Amazon between January 2019 and January 2025.
Gizmodo
1 Million Igloo Coolers Recalled for Causing Fingertip Amputations (opens Gizmodo)
Published Feb 12, 2025
Gizmodo's feed description
There have been 12 reports of bone fractures, lacerations, and even people losing parts of their finger.
New York Times
Igloo Recalls Coolers Over Fingertip Amputation and Crushing Risk (opens New York Times)
Published Feb 12, 2025
New York Times's feed description
More than one million coolers sold in North America were recalled after a dozen injuries. Consumers are advised to stop using them and contact the company.
FOX Business
Igloo recalls 1M coolers over risk of fingertip amputation (opens FOX Business)
Published Feb 13, 2025
FOX Business's feed description
Igloo is recalling more than 1 million large rolling coolers in the U.S. because of a safety risk they could pose to consumers. The items were sold at major retailers and online.
Delaware Public Media
Igloo recalls over a million coolers after handle hazard causes fingertip amputations (opens Delaware Public Media)
Published Feb 13, 2025
Delaware Public Media's feed description
Consumers in possession of the coolers are urged to stop using them immediately — and contact Igloo for a free replacement handle.
AL.com
1 million super-popular Igloo coolers recalled after reports of finger amputations (opens AL.com)
Published Feb 13, 2025
AL.com's feed description
There have been 12 reports of fingertip injuries related to the products, including fingertip amputations, broken bones and cuts.
UPI
Igloo recalls more than 1 million coolers due to threat of finger amputation, crushing (opens UPI)
Published Feb 13, 2025
UPI's feed description
The Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a recall notice on Thursday for more than 1 million Igloo coolers made in the United States due to the potential of fingertip amputation or crushing.
MedicalXpress
Igloo recalls 1M rolling coolers over risk of fingertip amputations (opens MedicalXpress)
Published Feb 13, 2025
MedicalXpress's feed description
Popular cooler brand Igloo has recalled more than 1 million rolling coolers due to serious fingertip injury risk.
East Idaho News
Igloo recalls over a million coolers after fingertip amputations (opens East Idaho News)
Published Feb 13, 2025
East Idaho News's feed description
NEW YORK (AP) — Igloo is recalling more than 1 million of its coolers sold across the U.S., Mexico and Canada due to a handle hazard that has resulted in a handful of fingertip injuries, including some amputations. The now-recalled “Igloo 90 Qt.
Tampa Bay Times
Over 1 million Igloo coolers recalled after broken fingers and fingertip amputations (opens Tampa Bay Times)
Published Feb 13, 2025
Tampa Bay Times's feed description
“The tow handle can pinch consumers’ fingertips against the cooler, posing fingertip amputation and crushing hazards,” a notice says.

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