Retro Little Playmate cooler (7 qt)
The tent-top lunch cooler everyone had, in the colors it should always have come in. Holds nine cans and a lunch, and the lid swings open one-handed.
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Overview
Recall check. This model: no recall on record at the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (checked September 2026). Igloo's 2025 recall covered its 90 quart rolling cooler, not this one. Source
Who makes it, and what to know
Igloo is a US cooler maker based in Katy, Texas, and says it has been making coolers for more than 70 years. Igloo's warranty is one year from purchase against defects in materials and workmanship. Igloo first made the Playmate in 1971, and this is its revival of the original design. Igloo says it is made in the USA. The links on this page go to Amazon, so delivery and returns follow the Amazon seller's terms; the warranty is the maker's. Igloo sells four more colors on its own site (Psychedelic Daisy, Mod Floral, Carolina Blue, Flamingo). Amazon does not carry those, so they are not listed here yet.
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What owners say
Read from the Amazon listings this page links to, on September 6, 2026. The score is Amazon’s, not ours. Quotes are short and unedited, with the link to the full review.
“These coolers are a lot like porridge some are too small, some are too big others are just right. Welp, this one is too small. What it IS good at is functiong as a cooler for 6 cans sure but also "Mini adult beverages".”
“I had one of these coolers for a long time many many many years. The button finally broke on it and I needed to replace it. I was able to find one on Amazon and it is the perfect size for a day trip trips.”
“Purchased for my blue collar man and it works perfectly. Fits his lunch, drinks and snacks with room for ice packs! Good size to keep in his truck or in his equipment on the floor.”
Elsewhere: what people say when the brand is not listening
Quoted word for word from public reviews and forum threads, typos and all, with the link. These are not Amazon customers.
4.67 out of 5 across 321 Target reviews: 842 star ratings
“The legendary Playmate cooler was the one for us, it keeps lunch cool, it can handle the damage, AND the throwback color ways just look cool.”
“Comparing this side by side with my actual retro lil playmate the difference in quality is so obvious. The lid feels flimsy and poor fitting.”
“The lid on the new Playmate feels a lot thinner and does not securely lock into place when closed. On the 80's Playmate, the lid clicks into place and does not shift at all.”
“I love this little igloo cooler. The teal color with white top, pink writing and yellow top of handle are fantastic!”
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