California Innovations recalls Travelin' Chef Expandable Thermal Food Carriers due to risk of poisoning from diethylene glycol and ethylene glycol leaking from freezer gel packs if ingested.
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.
California Innovations is recalling Travelin' Chef Expandable Thermal Food Carriers because gel packs inside can leak diethylene glycol and ethylene glycol, which are toxic if ingested by children or adults. This poses a poisoning risk if the gel leaks and is accidentally swallowed.
The gel packs contain diethylene glycol and ethylene glycol, which are toxic chemicals. If the gel pack is damaged and leaks, these chemicals can be ingested by children or adults, leading to poisoning.
Children and adults who own or use the recalled Travelin' Chef Expandable Thermal Food Carriers are at risk if they ingest the leaking gel packs. The hazard is most serious for young children who might accidentally swallow the gel.
The recalled product is a four-piece set with a light blue thermal carrier, medium and large plastic food containers, and a freezer gel pack. The thermal carrier has the code "1-38018-69-07" printed on a white label inside the left side of the main compartment.
Immediately stop using the gel packs and dispose of them according to federal, state, or local regulations.
Return the gel pack to Walmart for a $6 refund.
Call California Innovations at (800) 722-2545 for a $6 refund.
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 may return the gel pack to Walmart for a refund of $6 or contact California Innovations customer service at (800) 722-2545 for the same refund.
The recalled product is the Travelin' Chef Expandable Thermal Food Carrier set.
Look for the code "1-38018-69-07" printed on a white label inside the left side of the main compartment of the thermal carrier.
Immediately stop using the gel pack and dispose of it according to local waste regulations. You can also return it to Walmart for a $6 refund or call California Innovations for a refund.
Yes, ingestion of the gel pack's contents can cause poisoning, which is serious for children and adults.
We’ve drafted a message you can send California Innovations to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 961 — California Innovations Travelin' Chef Expandable Thermal Food Carrier Hello, I own a Travelin' Chef Expandable Thermal Food Carrier that is covered by recall 961 from California Innovations. The official recall notice states: 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 may return the gel pack to Walmart for a refund of $6 or contact California Innovations customer service at (800) 722-2545 for the same refund. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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