Marine coolers are being recalled by Igloo due to entrapment and suffocation hazards

Igloo is recalling about 60,000 marine elite coolers.

The cooler’s stainless-steel latch can automatically lock when the lid is closed, allowing a person to become locked inside the airtight container, resulting in entrapment and suffocation hazards.

Igloo has received one report of a child who became entrapped in the cooler before being freed by an adult.

This recall includes only Igloo marine elite line of coolers that are white with stainless-steel latches. The coolers were made for use on boats and marine environments.

The Igloo logo is embossed on the metal latch and on the outside of the coolers. The coolers were sold in 54-, 72-, 94-, 110-, and 150-quart sizes. “Igloo Marine Elite Cooler” and the quart size are printed on a label on the coolers. The 110-quart model of the cooler has two wheels and a metal handle that can be used to pull the cooler.

Igloo cooler models

Igloo Marine Elite 54 quart

Igloo Marine Elite 72 quart

Igloo Marine Elite Legend 94 quart

Igloo Marine Elite Glide 110 quart

Igloo Marine Elite Contour 150 quart

The coolers were sold at West Marine, Sportsman's Warehouse, other home and recreational stores nationwide, and online at Amazon.com and www.igloocoolers.com from January 2015 through March 2019. The cost was between $10 and $180.

Consumers should immediately put the coolers out of the reach of children, the company and U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission advised. Consumers should contact Igloo for instructions on removing and disposing of the old latch and for a free replacement latch.

For more information, call Igloo at 866-509-3503 between 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit www.igloocoolers.com and click on “Contact Us” at the bottom left of the webpage.