Which YETI Coolers Were Recalled and What Should Owners Do?

The March 9, 2023 YETI cooler recall covers about 1.9 million soft coolers and gear cases sold in the United States, plus about 40,760 in Canada. Magnet-lined closures can fail and release high-powered magnets that can cause serious injury or death if swallowed. The affected products are the Hopper M30 Soft Cooler 1.0 and 2.0, Hopper M20 Soft Backpack Cooler and SideKick Dry Gear Case.

Stop using a recalled product and keep it away from children and pets. The CPSC recall notice, whose remedy section was updated July 22, 2026, directs owners to YETI for a replacement or refund in the form of a YETI gift card. A cooler recall, a remedy update and a separate drinkware recall should be checked by their product names and dates.

Which YETI products are recalled?

The recall involves four products: the YETI Hopper M30 Soft Cooler 1.0, the Hopper M30 Soft Cooler 2.0, the Hopper M20 Soft Backpack Cooler and the SideKick Dry Gear Case. Each has a closure lined with magnets, and a hang tag attached to the product shows its name. The M20 is about 18 inches wide and 18 inches high, the M30 is about 25 inches wide and 17 inches high, and the SideKick is about 11 inches wide and 7 inches high. They were sold from March 2018 through January 2023 at Dick’s Sporting Goods, Ace Hardware, Academy Sports and Outdoors, YETI’s own website, Amazon and other stores. The gear case sold for about $50, the M20 backpack cooler for about $325 and the M30 coolers for between $300 and $350.

Why did YETI recall these coolers?

According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), the magnet-lined closures can fail and the magnets can detach. YETI had received 1,399 reports of the closures degrading or failing, including reports of missing or detached magnets. A magnet that works loose can end up in the cooler, a car or a home without anyone noticing, which is the danger for small children and pets.

Why are loose magnets dangerous?

Suspected magnet ingestion requires prompt medical attention, even if the child has no symptoms. Multiple high-powered magnets, or a magnet and another metal object, can attract across tissue inside the digestive system. The CPSC identifies risks including intestinal injury, blockage, infection and death. Do not assume that an apparently well child is safe after a possible ingestion.

What are the signs a child swallowed a magnet?

Symptoms can be easy to miss at first. Watch for vomiting, belly pain, a swollen or hard stomach, fever, poor appetite, constipation or blood in the stool. A child may seem fine for hours or days even after swallowing more than one magnet, which is why doctors treat any suspected magnet ingestion as an emergency. If a child may have swallowed a magnet, do not wait for symptoms.

What should I do if a child swallowed a magnet?

Get emergency medical care right away and tell the medical staff that a magnet or magnets may have been swallowed. Do not wait for symptoms or try to induce vomiting. Clinicians can determine the appropriate examination and treatment. You can also contact Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222 for guidance. Keep other people away from loose magnets and preserve the product safely.

How do I know if my YETI cooler is part of the recall?

Look at the product name on the hang tag, in your order confirmation or in your YETI account. The recalled products are the Hopper M30 (versions 1.0 and 2.0), the Hopper M20 backpack cooler and the SideKick Dry Gear Case. Check the closure too. If it uses magnets, look for a worn or torn strip, missing magnets or loose pieces. If you are not sure whether your product is covered, contact YETI with the product name and a photo.

Are YETI Rambler tumblers, hard coolers and other products recalled?

The March 2023 notice concerns the listed coolers and gear cases, not all YETI drinkware. Separately, a November 4, 2020 recall covered certain Rambler 20 oz Travel Mugs with Stronghold Lids and date code 34204010 because a lid magnet slider could eject and spill hot contents. That answers a different question from the cooler magnet-ingestion hazard. Check the exact product and the relevant CPSC or YETI notice; a search containing 2026 does not mean an older recall was newly issued that year.

Is the YETI Cooler Recall New in 2026?

The cooler and gear-case recall was announced in March 2023. The CPSC page records a July 22, 2026 update to the remedy section. That update can explain why owners encounter current recall information without indicating a new recall of every YETI product. Check the listed model and current return instructions rather than relying on a year in a search result.

What should I do if I own a recalled YETI product?

Stop using the recalled product and keep it away from children and pets. Contact YETI through the recall instructions linked in the CPSC notice. The stated options are a free replacement or a full refund in the form of a YETI gift card, with free return instructions. Keep the product information, order confirmation and photographs. If an injury may require investigation, seek advice about preserving the evidence before returning or disposing of the product; do not continue using an unsafe item.

Has anyone been hurt by the YETI magnets?

When the CPSC announced the recall, no magnet ingestions or injuries had been reported. The recall was issued to prevent harm before it happened. Large recalls like this involve products that stay in use for years, so it is important to check what you own, even if it has worked fine so far. Our product recall lawyers track recalls like this and also cover other major cases, such as the Hyundai Santa Fe Sport fire recall.

Can I take legal action after being injured by a recalled YETI product?

A recall shows that a safety problem exists, but it does not automatically decide who is liable in every case. If a defective product causes an injury, the recall can become an important part of a legal claim. It may support the argument that the product was unsafe and that the risk should have been identified earlier. Product liability cases focus on whether a defect existed, whether it made the product dangerous and whether it caused the harm. If you or your child was injured by a recalled YETI product, a defective product lawyer can review what happened and explain your options. Our team also handles broader personal injury cases. Call 878-888-7878 or request a free consultation.

What Else Should Owners Know About the YETI Cooler Recall?

Why did YETI recall its coolers? The magnet-lined closures on certain soft coolers and gear cases can fail and release high-powered magnets, which can cause serious injury or death if swallowed.

Which YETI products are recalled? The Hopper M30 Soft Cooler 1.0 and 2.0, the Hopper M20 Soft Backpack Cooler and the SideKick Dry Gear Case.

Are Rambler tumblers and hard coolers recalled? They are not included in the March 2023 cooler notice. Certain Rambler 20 oz Travel Mugs had a separate 2020 Stronghold Lid recall. Check the exact product and notice.

What should I do if I own one? Stop using it, keep it away from children and pets, and contact YETI for a refund or replacement.

Has anyone been hurt? When the recall was announced, no ingestions or injuries had been reported, but there were 1,399 reports of the closures degrading or failing.