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Why This Product Recall Matters for Families
According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC[MV1] ), the coolers’ tow handles can pinch users’ fingers against the cooler body, posing “fingertip amputation and crushing hazards.” Since the original recall earlier this year, 78 injuries have been reported, including 26 that involved significant trauma such as partial amputations and broken bones.
The coolers were manufactured before January 2024 and sold between January 2019 and January 2025 through major retailers including Costco, Target, Academy, Dick’s Sporting Goods, and Amazon, as well as Igloo’s website. Prices ranged from $80 to $140.
This recall impacts nearly 1.2 million coolers distributed across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico — making it a widespread risk, especially in households with children.
Why This Recall Should Alarm Parents
While the recall notice does not list the ages of those injured, this situation highlights an urgent safety concern for children. These coolers are marketed as family-friendly, outdoor products — found at pool parties, parks, tailgates, and youth sporting events. Naturally, kids are often near them, pulling the handles, grabbing snacks, or mimicking adult behavior.
Children are especially vulnerable to this type of product defect. Their small fingers can easily get caught in narrow gaps that might not affect an adult. Add in a child’s curiosity and a lack of awareness about mechanical dangers, and it’s easy to see how quickly an everyday object like a cooler can turn into a medical emergency.
The injuries linked to this recall — including amputations and fractures — can have long-term consequences on a child’s development, self-esteem, and daily functioning. That’s why it’s so important for families to take these reports seriously and act quickly if their child was injured.
How The Button Law Firm Helps After Child Injuries Caused by Unsafe Products
While The Button Law Firm is not handling this specific case, we have extensive experience helping families whose children were harmed by defective or dangerous products. We investigate how the injury happened, preserve critical evidence, and fight to hold companies accountable when they fail to protect consumers.
Our child injury team knows how overwhelming these situations can be, especially when you’re dealing with a painful recovery, unexpected medical bills, and uncertainty about your child’s future. That’s where we step in. We help families:
- Understand whether a product defect caused the injury
- Work with medical experts to fully assess the impact
- File a legal claim to seek recovery for damages, pain, and future care
What to Do If a Recalled Product Hurt Your Child
If your child was injured while using one of these recalled Igloo coolers — or any other product you suspect was unsafe — take these steps immediately:
- Get medical care. Even seemingly minor injuries can become more serious over time.
- Keep the product. Don’t repair or dispose of it. It could be vital evidence.
- Document everything. Take photos of injuries, the product, and where it happened.
- Report the incident to the CPSC.
- Talk to a child injury lawyer to understand your family’s legal rights.
Contact The Button Law Firm after an Injury
If your child has been hurt by a dangerous product like a recalled cooler, The Button Law Firm is here to help. We offer free case evaluations and are ready to guide your family every step of the way.
You can call us at (214) 699-4409, email us at [email protected], or fill out the contact form to get started. We’re here to stand up for your child’s safety — and your family’s future.
