CPSC Recall in 2012: California Innovations Expands Recall of Freezer Gel Packs Due to Ingestion Hazard

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall details below. You can also see similar information for other consumer product recalls in 2012.

Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 12-195

Date: June 06, 2012

Product Name: Ice/Hot and Ice Gel Packs

Recall Description:

If the freezer packs become damaged, they can leak a gel that could cause illness if ingested in large amounts.

Hazard Description:

If the packs become damaged, they can leak gel that could contain diethylene glycol and ethylene glycol, which can cause illness if ingested in large amounts.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Refund

Units: About 880,000 (about 248,000 units associated with lunch boxes and 55,000 associated with food carriers were previously recalled in January 2012)

Incidents:

There have been no new reports of incidents or injuries.

Sold At:

Mass merchandise and warehouse stores, other retailers, distributors and on-line sellers nationwide between July 2007 and December 2008 in items that retailed between $5 and $28.

Manufactured In:

China