Food Carriers Recalled by California Innovations Due to Freezer Gel Pack Ingestion Hazard

Active Recall Announced January 23, 2012 CPSC #12090

Quick answer

Food Carriers Recalled by California Innovations Due to Freezer Gel Pack Ingestion Hazard is CPSC recall #12090, announced on January 23, 2012. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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. The remedy is 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.. Affected brand: California Innovations Inc..

Hazard

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.

Affected products

Travelin' Chef Expandable Thermal Food Carrier

Recalled brands

California Innovations Inc.

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.

Recall date

January 23, 2012

Categories

Food Preservers

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #12090?

CPSC recall #12090 covers Food Carriers Recalled by California Innovations Due to Freezer Gel Pack Ingestion Hazard, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on January 23, 2012. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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.

What is the remedy for recall #12090?

The CPSC remedy for recall #12090 is 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.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell Food Carriers Recalled by California Innovations Due to Freezer Gel Pack Ingestion Hazard on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2012/Food-Carriers-Recalled-by-California-Innovations-Due-to-Freezer-Gel-Pack-Ingestion-Hazard. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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