A Growing Recall Reaches 1.2 Million Coolers
On May 8, 2025, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced that Igloo Products Corp. is expanding its February recall of 90-quart Flip & Tow Rolling Coolers. Another 130,000 units have been added, bringing the total to nearly 1.2 million coolers pulled from the market. The tow-handle design can pinch users’ fingers against the body, creating a serious risk of fingertip amputations and crushing injuries. A Boston product liability lawyer can help victims understand their legal options and pursue compensation for injuries caused by defective consumer products like this one.
The Hazard and the Injury Record
Since the original recall, Igloo has logged 78 injury reports, including 26 cases of fingertip amputations, fractures, or severe lacerations. Victims have included both adults and children, often hurt while simply extending or retracting the tow handle.
Which Coolers Are Affected?
The expansion covers three additional model/SKU numbers manufactured before January 2024:
- 34692 – Latitude 90 Qt. Roller (date codes 07/2020–09/2021)
- 34785 – Latitude 90 Qt. Roller (10/2021–12/2022)
- 34790 – MaxCold Latitude 90 Qt. Roller (10/2021–02/2023)
The word “IGLOO” is molded on the side, and the manufacturing date appears on the bottom in a circular stamp. From January 2019 through January 2025, units were sold nationwide for $80- $140 at Costco, Target, Academy, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Amazon, Igloo’s website, and other retailers.
What Igloo Is Offering
Igloo instructs owners to stop using the cooler immediately and contact the company for a free replacement handle kit:
- Phone: 888-943-5182 (8 a.m.–5 p.m. ET, Mon–Fri)
- Email: igloo90qt@sedgwick.com
- Web: igloo90qtrecall.expertinquiry.com or igloocoolers.com (“Recall Information” link)
A replacement handle may solve the mechanical pinch point but does not compensate injured consumers for medical bills, lost wages, or lasting disfigurement.
Why This Recall Matters From a Legal Standpoint
- Design Defect vs. Manufacturing Defect. The cooler’s handle pinches because of its inherent geometry and lack of an adequate guard, making this a likely design defect rather than a one-off manufacturing flaw. In Massachusetts, manufacturers are strictly liable when an unreasonably dangerous design reaches consumers without sufficient warnings or safeguards.
- Failure to Warn. Until the February 2025 recall, Igloo did not include prominent warnings about the pinch hazard. Even now, many coolers remain unsafely used in garages, on beaches, and boat docks. A jury may view the absence of early, conspicuous warnings as evidence of negligence or breach of warranty.
- Statute of Limitations. Massachusetts generally allows three years from the date of injury to file a product-liability claim (M.G.L. c. 260 § 2A). Injuries after the product was first sold in 2019 may still be within the limitations window, but time is a factor in evidence preservation.
How Jeffrey Glassman Injury Lawyers Can Help
Immediate Case Evaluation—Free of Charge
If you or a loved one suffered a crushed or amputated fingertip or any other injury while using an Igloo Flip & Tow 90-qt cooler, our product liability team will review your case at no cost. We have over 30 years of experience standing up to major manufacturers and securing compensation for medical expenses, lost earnings, vocational retraining, prosthetics, and pain and suffering.
Comprehensive Investigation
- Product Preservation and Inspection. We secure the defective cooler as evidence and employ engineers to document the pinch-point forces.
- Medical Documentation. Our network of hand surgeons and rehabilitation experts quantifies long-term functional loss and future care costs.
- Corporate Discovery. We subpoenaed internal design files, risk analyses, and complaint logs to show what Igloo knew and when.
Negotiation and Litigation Strength
Our firm has a proven track record of securing substantial settlements and verdicts in defective product cases. Because we prepare every claim for trial, manufacturers and insurers know we will not accept lowball offers.
Individual Lawsuits vs. Mass Actions
Depending on the severity of your injuries, an individual claim may yield a higher recovery than a class action or multidistrict litigation. We evaluate the strategic fit for each client, ensuring your case path aligns with your personal goals and the value of your damages.
Practical Steps If You Were Injured
- Seek Prompt Medical Care. Even partial fingertip injuries carry risks of infection and nerve damage.
- Photograph Everything. Capture the cooler, the handle position, and your injuries before and after treatment.
- Preserve the Cooler. Do not return it to Igloo; we need it as evidence. Store it in a secure location.
- Track Expenses. Keep every medical bill, pharmacy receipt, and wage-loss statement.
- Contact Us Early. The sooner we are involved, the faster we can issue evidence-preservation letters and retain experts.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: “Do I still have a claim if I accepted Igloo’s free handle kit?”Yes. Accepting a remedy under a voluntary recall does not waive your right to pursue injury damages unless you sign a release, which Igloo does not require to handle replacement.
Q: “What if I live outside Massachusetts?”We partner with trusted product-liability firms nationwide and can coordinate filings in your home jurisdiction while providing the resources of our Boston-based team.
Q: “Can I sue if my child was injured?”Absolutely. Minors can recover for past and future medical care, pain and suffering, permanent scarring, and loss of function. Parents may also claim related economic damages.
Talk to a Lawyer Who Knows Defective-Product Cases
At Jeffrey Glassman Injury Lawyers, consumer safety is core to our mission. Recalls should prevent injuries, not come after dozens of amputations. If you or someone you care about was harmed by an Igloo Flip & Tow Rolling Cooler, call us at (617) 777-7777 or complete our online form for a free, confidential consultation. We charge no fee unless we win your case.
Your rights shouldn’t be put on ice. Let us help you secure the compensation you deserve.