Camping season is wide open across Montana. Whether you’re headed to Glacier, pitching a tent in the Beartooths, or just setting up at a lake for the weekend, you’ve probably already got your gear checklist going. But before you roll your cooler out the door, there’s something you really need to check. One of the most popular coolers out there has just been recalled and not for a minor reason.

A Cooler That Could Send You to the ER

According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), a widely sold Igloo cooler is causing serious injuries. The issue lies in the tow handle, which has reportedly pinched users' fingers hard enough to cause lacerations, broken bones, and even fingertip amputations. Yes, from just trying to roll your cooler.

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Which Model Is the Problem?

The cooler in question is the Igloo 90-quart Flip & Tow rolling cooler. If you’ve had yours for a while, take note, affected models were made between 2018 and 2023. The initial recall came out in February, covering over a million coolers in the U.S., plus tens of thousands in Canada and Mexico. Then, in May, another 130,000 units were added to the list.

Where You Might Have Bought It

If you shop at Costco, Target, or if you’ve ordered coolers online from places like Amazon, you might have this model sitting in your garage or camper right now. The coolers were sold between January 2019 and January 2025, so there’s a big window of time involved.

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What You Need to Do Right Now

Stop using it. Even if yours hasn’t caused a problem yet, the risk is real. Igloo is offering a free replacement handle to customers with an affected cooler. You’ll just need to contact them through their website. It’s a simple fix that could prevent a painful injury.

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