Coleman portable food or beverage coolers
7 reports to CPSC, the latest made Oct 8, 2017. A report isn’t a recall.
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At a glance
From SaferProducts.gov, released Oct 25, 2026.
- 7reports to CPSC
- Oct 8, 2017the latest report was made
- Jun 15, 2011the earliest
- 7with the company’s comments
- Brand
- Coleman
- Maker
- The Coleman Company, Inc.Makers, importers or sellers, as the reports name them
- Product
- Portable food or beverage coolersCPSC’s product type: Portable Food or Beverage Coolers (code 3250), in Sports and Recreation: Outdoors & Camping
Other ways the reports write the brand (2)
“Coleman Power Chill” and “Coleman/PowerChill™”
By month
The numbers, as a table
| Month | Reports |
|---|---|
| October 2017 | 1 |
| August 2016 | 1 |
| October 2014 | 1 |
| April 2012 | 1 |
| March 2012 | 1 |
| February 2012 | 1 |
| June 2011 | 1 |
How badly anyone was hurt
- First aid 1 CPSC: Injury, First Aid Received by Non-Medical Professional
- No one hurt 6 CPSC: Incident, No Injury
As each report says it, in short words; CPSC’s own words are under each.
The reports, as CPSC published them
Reports people made to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. CPSC publishes each one after sending it to the company named, and doesn’t guarantee they’re accurate. A report isn’t a recall.
Each report is the words of the person who made it, as CPSC published them. The company’s comments, where CPSC published any, are set apart as the company’s own.
CPSC, SaferProducts.gov public database export. Released Oct 25, 2026. Updated daily.
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No one hurt Made Oct 8, 2017, sent to the company Feb 20, 2018, published by CPSC Mar 6, 2018
The product, in the report: Coleman 100 Quart XTreme 5 wheeled cooler Model 6201,6297 Holds 160 cans 2 way handle (Handles are plastic)
Coleman 100 Quart X-Treme wheeled cooler Model 6201,6297 2 way handle comes off when your lifting cooler causing cooler to drop on floor and feet noticed handles have cracks in them . Cooler says it holds 160 cans this is a dangerous product .I use the cooler when going grocery shopping to keep my groceries cold when I went to lift the cooler out of my vehicle the handles fell off and the cooler dropped on my feet ,only used this cooler 2 times
- Model
- 6201A748 XTREME BLUE
- UPC
- 00076501345537
- Bought from
- Overstock.com
- Bought
- Jul 15, 2017, about then
- Where
- Saint Charles, Missouri: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Age 56, Female
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Self
- As this report names them
- Brand Coleman, made or sold by The Coleman Company, Inc.
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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No one hurt Made Aug 3, 2016, sent to the company Aug 26, 2016, published by CPSC Sep 12, 2016
The product, in the report: 55 quart rugged plastic cooler with wheels/red/grey/black with a built-in handle
The consumer stated that the product has a retractable telescoping handle that collapsed while the product is being used.
06/2016) The consumer stated that he was trying to roll the cooler down the ramp to his boat. The handle collapsed and the cooler fell over to the left causing the consumer to fall over.
When the cooler is moved by holding the handle with one hand and the cooler with the other hand, the handle will twist to the side.
The consumer stated that the handle on the product cannot handle the weight of the cooler.
(06/28/2016) The consumer contacted the firm to advise them of the issue. He was advised that they know that there is a problem and that the handle was in for a re-design. The consumer was assigned incident reference number-[REDACTED]
(07/2016) The consumer was advised in July that they were sending him a replacement cooler. Per the consumer, the replacement cooler is the same as the original cooler with the same problem.
(08/01/2016) The consumer contacted the firm to advised them that he had received the cooler but it had the same problem. The consumer received a reply that the product has a warranty for one year. He was also advised that there is a one time replacement that had already been done.
No injuries.
- Model
- 3000004144
- Bought from
- Walmart.com
- Bought
- Jul 29, 2016
- Where
- Lexington, South Carolina: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Male
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Self
- As this report names them
- Brand Coleman, made or sold by The Coleman Company, Inc.
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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No one hurt Made Oct 20, 2014, sent to the company Oct 28, 2014, published by CPSC Nov 13, 2014
The product, in the report: I purchases a Coleman 40-quart Thermoelectric cooler, Model 5645, less tahn 90 days ago. After a a short time of use, the plug that connects into the car outlet melted. I am in the process of trying to return the item to WalMart (or via Coleman, if necessary); I don’t know yet if they will give me a problem about the return. I have read several similar stories on-line of this happening
I purchases a Coleman 40-quart Thermoelectric cooler, Model 5645, less tahn 90 days ago. After a a short time of use, the plug that connects into the car outlet melted. I am in the process of trying to return the item to WalMart (or via Coleman, if necessary); I don’t know yet if they will give me a problem about the return. I have read several similar stories on-line of this happening
- Model
- 5645
- Bought from
- Walmart
- Bought
- Jul 24, 2014
- Where
- Forty Fort, Pennsylvania: Street or Highway
- Who was involved
- Age 43, Male
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Self
- As this report names them
- Brand Coleman, made or sold by The Coleman Company, Inc.
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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No one hurt Made Apr 23, 2012, sent to the company Apr 30, 2012, published by CPSC May 14, 2012
The product, in the report: Coleman Model # 5644 Power Chill Iceless 12-volt Cooler. Plugs into cigarette lighter in vehicle.
Purchased new 12-volt cooler at Walmart, cigarette lighter plug on cooler very hot. Started fire under dashboard of vehicle. Now need to replace wiring harness. Could have been worse if I did not have a fire extinguisher.
- Model
- 5644
- Serial number
- 0305122
- Bought from
- Walmart, Vermont
- Bought
- Apr 17, 2012
- Where
- Highgate Center, Vermont: Street or Highway
- Who was involved
- Age 29, Male
- The reporter’s relation to them
- My Child
- As this report names them
- Brand Coleman, made or sold by The Coleman Company, Inc.
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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No one hurt Made Mar 10, 2012, sent to the company Mar 19, 2012, published by CPSC Apr 2, 2012
The product, in the report: 40 Quart PowerChill™ Thermoelectric Cooler with Power Supply
Product is a Coleman 40 quart thermoelectric beverage/food cooler. On multiple occasions the 12 volt plug has gotten hot, sometimes melting the plug and the area surrounding the vehicle socket, many times the built in fuse does not blow. I have found MANY reports of other consumers experiencing this online, often with a fire resulting. Item is portable and designed for use in a vehicle. This problem is even addressed by multiple consumers on the company website in product reviews at http://www.coleman.com/product/40-quart-powerchilltrade-thermoelectric-cooler-with-power-supply/5644-760?contextCategory=8570#.T1u5kol5mc0
- Model
- 5644-760
- Bought from
- Walmart
- Bought
- Mar 12, 2009
- Where
- Unspecified: Other
- Who was involved
- Unspecified
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Unspecified
- As this report names them
- Brand Coleman/
PowerChill™, made or sold by The Coleman Company, Inc. - How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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No one hurt Made Feb 16, 2012, sent to the company Mar 12, 2012, published by CPSC Mar 26, 2012
The product, in the report: Coleman Cooler Vehicle Cooler plugged into cigarette lighter
Item purchased: Coleman Power Chill Icleless 12-Volt Cooler Model Number 5644
After only 8 month the inside and outside fans are not working anymore. At the same time the power supply plug melted inside the cigarette lighter plug. I drive a semi truck and was lucky that my cab didn’t catch on fire during the night. I wanted to order replacement parts, but after reading reviews from other customers, I dicided to opt out of using it anymore. This cooler is dangerous and should be taken off the market. Please read other reviews customers have posted: http://www.coleman.com/coleman/colemancom/detail.asp?product_id=5644-760
- Model
- Model 5644
- UPC
- NA
- Serial number
- NA
- Bought from
- Pilot Truck Stop
- Bought
- May 4, 2011, about then
- Where
- Tifton, Georgia: Other
- Who was involved
- Age 54, Male
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Self
- As this report names them
- Brand Coleman Power Chill, made or sold by The Coleman Company, Inc.
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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First aid Made Jun 15, 2011, published by CPSC Jul 8, 2011
The product, in the report: Coleman Power chill 40QT iceless cooler 12-volt
I bought a Coleman power chill iceless 12-volt cooler model #5644 on Jan. 21, 2011 at Wal-mart in Poway CA. This model plugs into a cigarette lighter or to a 120V AC power supply. I have use the unit for the past six months while camping. I pluged in in using the cigarette liter in my 34’ ft motor home. With in a short time and not realizing it the plug started to melt and over heat. Fortunately we found it before it started a fire in the motorhome. The plug was too hot to touch and the plastic was melting. The fuse is in the cigarette plug and it did not cut the power. I tried it again using the AC power adapter and again the plug became red hot. Needless to say we stopped using the unit right away. I receive a burn to my fingers.
I look up simular complaints on the internet and found many people are having the same experence. In some cases they sent the unit still under warranty back to Coleman and they repaired it only to have the same problem again. Coleman wants me to send the parts back to them so they can send out new ones and I can repair it. I told them with all the complaints I have seen on the internet that I am no longe confident the product is safe, not only from electrical shock but fire hazard. It appears Coleman is doing nothing to correct the problem other then giving the consumer new replacement parts that are still defective.
When I tried to return the cooler to the store it was past there 90 day return policy, but was told that they are receiving about one a week in returns.
- Model
- 5644
- Serial number
- JKM-1064
- Bought from
- Wal-mart
- Bought
- Jan 21, 2011
- Where
- Poway, California: Place of Recreation or Sports
- Who was involved
- Age 62, Male
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Self
- As this report names them
- Brand Coleman, made or sold by The Coleman Company, Inc.
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Injury, First Aid Received by Non-Medical Professional
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