Ice/Hot and Ice Gel Packs recall 12-195

Ice/Hot and Ice Gel Packs

California Innovations Expands Recall of Freezer Gel Packs Due to Ingestion Hazard

CPSC published a recall notice for Ice/Hot and Ice Gel Packs from California Innovations Inc. on June 7, 2012. CPSC identifies this 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. The official remedy states: 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.

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Why it was recalled

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 and injuries

There have been no new reports of incidents or injuries.

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 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.

Remedy type: Refund

Product and sales details

Brand: California Innovations Inc.
Recall number: 12-195
Units: About 880,000 (about 248,000 units associated with lunch boxes and 55,000 associated with food carriers were previously recalled in January 2012)
Manufactured in: China
Sold at / sales period: 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.
Importer: California Innovations Inc., of Toronto, Canada