California Innovations Recalls Freezer Gel Packs Due to Ingestion Hazard
California Innovations is expanding a recall of Cryofreeze and Arctic Zone gel packs because damaged packs may leak toxic chemicals.
What this means for you
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where ingestion of toxic chemicals can cause illness, but the source explicitly states that no new incidents or injuries have been reported.
Plain-English summary
California Innovations Inc. is expanding a recall of approximately 880,000 Cryofreeze ice/hot packs and Arctic Zone ice packs. The recall includes six specific styles of gel-filled plastic pouches used to keep food hot or cold. These products were sold separately or with lunch boxes, coolers, and thermal carriers between July 2007 and December 2008 at mass merchandise stores, warehouse stores, distributors, and online sellers nationwide.
The recall is being issued because if the packs become damaged, they can leak gel that may contain diethylene glycol and ethylene glycol. Ingestion of these chemicals in large amounts can cause illness. The company states that there have been no new reports of incidents or injuries associated with this expansion of the recall.
Consumers should immediately stop using the affected gel packs and dispose of them according to federal, state, and local regulations. It is recommended to contact local waste disposal authorities for instructions. Consumers may contact California Innovations to receive a cash refund of $6 for large Cryofreeze gel packs or $5 for all other gel packs.
The recalled product
- Product
- Ice/Hot and Ice Gel Packs
- Manufacturer
- California Innovations Inc., of Toronto, Canada
- Category
- Consumer Product — Thermal Packs
- Affected units
- 880,000
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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