CPSC recall 12-090, announced January 23, 2012, covers California Innovations Travelin' Chef Expandable Thermal Food Carrier (about 55,000 units). Gel that contains diethylene glycol and ethylene glycol can leak out of damaged freezer gel packs, posing a poisoning hazard if ingested by children or adults. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should immediately stop using the gel packs and dispose of them according to federal, state and/or local regulations. Recall contact: call (800) 722-2545, or go to www.californiainnovations.com.
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The recalled thermal carrier has the code "1-38018-69-07" printed on a white label on the inside of the main compartment on the left hand side.
Which products are included?
The recalled product is a four-piece food carrier set, which includes a light blue thermal carrier with black carrying handles, a medium plastic food container, a large plastic food container and a freezer gel pack. The recalled thermal carrier has the code "1-38018-69-07" printed on a white label on the inside of the main compartment on the left hand side. The thermal carrier is 18 inches wide, 10.5 inches deep and 4.7 inches high and made of vinyl and polyester. The medium food container measures 9.75 inches by 6.25 inches by 3.5 inches. The large food container measures 11.75 inches by 8.75 inches by 3.5 inches. The gel pack is an 8.5-inch by 8-inch, opaque blue plastic pouch filled with liquid gel. The words "Cryofreeze" and "Ice Pack/Hot Pack" are printed in white letters on the front of the pouch.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
Gel that contains diethylene glycol and ethylene glycol can leak out of damaged freezer gel packs, posing a poisoning hazard if ingested by children or adults.
Incidents and injuries
None
Official 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 may return the gel pack to Walmart for a refund of $6 or contact California Innovations customer service at (800) 722-2545 for the same refund.
Product and sales details
- Product type
- Freezers
- Recall number
- 12-090
- Units
- About 55,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Walmart between August 2008 to December 2011 for about $22.
- Importer
- California Innovations Inc., of Toronto, Canada
Travelin' Chef Expandable Thermal Food Carrier
CPSC product type: Food Preservers
Recall contact information
For additional information, call California Innovations at (800) 722-2545 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.californiainnovations.com
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