CPSCCPSC · Consumer products·Recall number 12195
Ice/Hot and Ice Gel Packs
Published April 12, 2016 · Recall initiated: June 7, 2012
What's the 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.
What to do
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.
Recall details
- Brand
- California Innovations Inc., of Toronto, Canada
- Distributor
- 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.
- Country
- US
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