Food Carriers Recalled by California Innovations Due to Freezer Gel Pack Ingestion Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2012-01-23 · 12090
Hazards
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.
Recall
Number
12090
Date
2012-01-23
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Travelin' Chef Expandable Thermal Food Carrier
Remedies
Options
Dispose; Refund
Companies
Retailer(s)
Walmart between August 2008 to December 2011 for about $22.
Importer(s)
California Innovations Inc., of Toronto, Canada
Country of manufacture
China
Description
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.