CPSC recall 12090
Travelin' Chef Expandable Thermal Food Carrier
- CPSC
- unknown
- Published 2016-04-15
On 2016-04-15 the CPSC announced a recall of Travelin' Chef Expandable Thermal Food Carrier by California Innovations, citing 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.
| Agency | CPSC |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 12090 |
| Classification | Not classified |
| Status | unknown |
| Initiated | 2012-01-23 |
| Published | 2016-04-15 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC |
| Company | California Innovations |
| Distribution | US |
Product
Travelin' Chef Expandable Thermal Food Carrier | 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.
Reason
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.
Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC. Current status: unknown.
Source
Official record: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2012/Food-Carriers-Recalled-by-California-Innovations-Due-to-Freezer-Gel-Pack-Ingestion-Hazard
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