What was the Yeti recall?
What was the Yeti recall? Yeti recalls 1.9 million coolers and gear cases due to magnet ingestion hazard The main pockets of the recalled products have magnet-lined closures, which can fail and release the magnets. Swallowing magnets can cause serious injury and even death.
Why did Lowes stop carrying Yeti?
Yeti is leaving Lowe's to focus on DTC and key wholesale accounts. Yeti has decided to end sales to Lowe's after two years. The premium cooler and tumblers maker cited supply chain disruptions and a heightened focus on core wholesale and direct-to-consumer channels as motivating the move.
Why did Yeti discontinue the backpack cooler?
The recall impacts four of YETI's products: the Hopper M20 backpack cooler, the Hopper M30 1.0 and 2.0 soft coolers, and the SideKick Dry gear case. According to the CPSC, the magnet-lined closures on the products can fail and result in detached magnets, posing a risk of serious injury or death if ingested.