Ice/Hot and Ice Gel Packs
CPSC Recall #12-195 — June 6, 2012
Product
Ice/Hot and Ice Gel Packs
Description
If the freezer packs become damaged, they can leak a gel that could cause illness if ingested in large amounts.
Hazard
If the packs become damaged, they can leak gel that could contain diethylene glycol and ethylene glycol, which can cause illness if ingested in large amounts.
Incidents / Injuries
There have been no new reports of incidents or injuries.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the gel packs and dispose of them according to federal, state and/or local regulations. It is recommended that consumers contact their local waste disposal authority for instructions. Consumers can contact California Innovations to receive a $6 cash refund for large (8.5-inch x 8-inch) Cryofreeze gel packs or a $5 cash refund for all other gel packs.
Units Affected
About 880,000 (about 248,000 units associated with lunch boxes and 55,000 associated with food carriers were previously recalled in January 2012)
Sold At
Mass merchandise and warehouse stores, other retailers, distributors and on-line sellers nationwide between July 2007 and December 2008 in items that retailed between $5 and $28.
Manufactured In
China