Food Carriers Recalled by California Innovations Due to Freezer Gel Pack Ingestion Hazard
CPSC recall 12090. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
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.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
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.
CPSC recall 12090 has the recall date 23 Jan 2012. The notice names the firm California Innovations. The recall has about 55,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2012 has 7,800 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Poisoning. CPSC gives the product type Food Preservers.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | None |
|---|---|
| Units | 55,000 |
| Remedy options | Dispose, Refund |
| Description | The recalled product is a four-piece food carrier set, which includes a light blue thermal carrier with black carrying handles, a medium plastic food container, a large plastic food container and a freezer gel pack. The recalled thermal carrier has the code "1-38018-69-07" printed on a white label on the inside of the main compartment on the left hand side. The thermal carrier is 18 inches wide, 10.5 inches deep and 4.7 inches high and made of vinyl and polyester. The medium food container measures 9.75 inches by 6.25 inches by 3.5 inches. The large food container measures 11.75 inches by 8.75 inches by 3.5 inches. The gel pack is an 8.5-inch by 8-inch, opaque blue plastic pouch filled with liquid gel. The words "Cryofreeze" and "Ice Pack/Hot Pack" are printed in white letters on the front of the pouch. |
| Product | Travelin' Chef Expandable Thermal Food Carrier, About 55,000, Food Preservers |
| Sold at | Walmart between August 2008 to December 2011 for about $22. |
| Importer | California Innovations Inc |
| Made in | China |
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- Hazard: Poisoning
- Category: Food Preservers
- CPSC recalls of 2012
The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 55,000Median of 2012: 7,800
- CPSC recalls of 2012
- 310
- Recalls of 2012 with one of the same hazards
- 3%
- Recalls of 2012 in the category Food Preservers
- 0%
- Recalls on the register that name California Innovations
- 4
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 11 Jun 2026 | Arctic Zone Titan Pro Coolers Recalled Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Choking Hazard; Imported by California Innovations and Sold at Costco |
| 7 Jun 2012 | California Innovations Expands Recall of Freezer Gel Packs Due to Ingestion Hazard |
| 23 Jan 2012 | Expandable Lunch Boxes Recalled by California Innovations Due to Freezer Gel Pack Ingestion Hazard |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 12090The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 12090. https://recallregister.com/product/961-food-carriers-recalled-by-california-innovations-due-to-freezer-gel-pa/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
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- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 12090 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
None
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Walmart between August 2008 to December 2011 for about $22.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 12090?
- CPSC lists 2 remedy options:
Dispose, Refund
- How many units are in CPSC recall 12090?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 55,000