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Expandable Insulated Lunch Box with Freezer Gel Pack
Official notice
13 Apr 2016
Last checked
13 Apr 2016
An official CPSC notice concerns Expandable Insulated Lunch Box with Freezer Gel Pack. 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. Published 2016-04-13.
What to do now
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 lunch box set to Costco for a full refund or may receive a $5 cash refund for the gel pack only by contacting California Innovations.
Units affected
248,000
Recall number
12089
Official notice
2016-04-13
The hazard
The hazard
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.
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Brand: California Innovations. Contact: For additional information, call California Innovations at (800) 722-2545 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, e-mail ci-recall@ca-innovations.com or visit the firm's website at www.californiainnovations.com. Phone (800) 722-2545.
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