Cryofreeze™ Gel Pack Recall

In conjunction with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), California Innovations has announced a voluntary recall of the Cryofreeze™ gel pack that was included with the High Performance Expandable Lunch Box that was sold at Costco between May and November of 2007. This item was also sold by Leon Korol between July and September, 2008 and by Cost U Less between March and September, 2008. The affected gel pack was sold with lunch bags bearing the code 1-61731-99-57. You can find this code printed on one of the two white labels that are sewn under the white fastener inside the main compartment.

This recall has been initiated because the gel packs were distributed with incorrect labeling stating that their contents are non-toxic. If you still have these gel packs, please discontinue using them immediately and dispose of them according to federal, state and/or local regulations. It is recommended that you contact your waste disposal authority for their instructions. For handling instructions, please see Handling of the Cryofreeze™ Gel Pack below.

A health hazard could occur if the gel packs are damaged, allowing the interior gel to leak out and be ingested/swallowed by children/adults or pets. Diethylene glycol and trace amounts of ethylene glycol have now been detected in the gel. Diethylene glycol and ethylene glycol are used in antifreeze and as solvents, and are health hazards if swallowed in sufficient quantities relative to body weight.

The Cryofreeze™ gel pack that is being recalled can be identified by its clear transparent outer wrapping with blue liquid gel inside measuring 6in x 4in (15.24cm x 10.16 cm). White lettering is printed on the transparent wrapping. The lunch boxes and the aluminum bottles are not included in this recall.

You may return your lunch box to Costco for a full refund or, for a cash refund for the gel pack only, please see instructions below or contact California Innovations Customer Service at 1-800-722-2545.

If you have questions: contact your physician or local poison control center or please call California Innovations at 1-800-722-2545 between 9 AM and 5 PM, ET, Monday through Friday or email us atci-recall@ca-innovations.comThis e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience this has caused and want to assure you that we remain 100% committed to your safety.

Sincerely,

California Innovations

Handling of the Cryofreeze™ Gel Pack

The contents of the Gel Pack are protected by a laminated layer consisting of polyethylene and nylon. Unless the outer layer is intentionally, accidentally or otherwise damaged, punctured, cut open or ripped, exposure to the contents of the Gel Pack is not possible.

If the Gel Pack is leaking, please handle it carefully and avoid contact with your skin. Wash your hands as necessary. Put the Gel Pack in a sealed plastic bag and please contact your local waste disposal service for instructions on the disposal of the Gel Pack according to federal, state and/or local regulations.

Cryofreeze™ Gel Pack Refund Instructions

California Innovations is offering a $5.00 cash refund for anyone in possession of the recalled gel pack. To receive this cash refund, please do the following:

1. If you purchased this item from Costco and are aware of this recall because of the letter you recently received from them, please place the gel pack on the lower left hand corner of the letter and take a digital photo. The photo must show the entire letter with the gel pack in position. Please email this toci-recall@ca-innovations.comThis e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
2. If you purchased this item from a retailer other than Costco, please place the gel pack on the lower left hand corner of an 8.5” x 11” piece of paper and take a digital photo. Please email this toci-recall@ca-innovations.comThis e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
3. The following information should be included along with the digital photo of the ice pack per the above 2 points:
   • First name
   • Last name
   • Address
   • Zip code
   • Telephone # (+area code)
   • Where purchased
   • Email address
4. If you do not have access to the internet to email a photo or do not have a digital camera, please contact us at 1-800-722-2545.
5. It is strongly recommended that you contact your local waste disposal authority for instructions on how to dispose of your gel pack.

California Innovations will process your claim and promptly mail your refund.

http://www.californiainnovations.com/cryofreeze-gel-pack-voluntary-recall