The Cold Shift

Safety Instructions

Last Updated: July 30, 2026

General Wellness Use

The Ice Sack is intended for general wellness use. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, mitigate, or prevent any disease or medical condition.

Cold exposure affects individuals differently. Read and follow all instructions, warnings, care information, and safety guidance before use.

Individual responses to cold exposure vary. Temperature perception and tolerance may differ between users.

Before Use

Do not use The Ice Sack without consulting a qualified healthcare professional if you:

  • Have a cardiovascular condition
  • Have impaired circulation
  • Have reduced temperature sensation, neuropathy, or another nerve-related condition
  • Have Raynaud’s phenomenon, cold urticaria, cryoglobulinemia, or another condition associated with cold sensitivity
  • Are pregnant
  • Recently underwent surgery
  • Have an open wound, active skin condition, or impaired skin integrity
  • Take medication that may affect circulation, sensation, alertness, blood pressure, or temperature response
  • Have another condition that could affect your response to cold

This list is not exhaustive.

Do Not Use

Do not use The Ice Sack:

  • While sleeping
  • While impaired by alcohol, drugs, medication, or another substance
  • While sedated
  • While physically restrained
  • While unable to communicate discomfort
  • While unable to open and exit the product independently
  • With damaged, leaking, punctured, or altered components
  • Near an open flame, heater, or direct heat source
  • In a manner inconsistent with product instructions

During Use

Always:

  • Remain awake and responsive
  • Keep the zipper and exit path accessible
  • Monitor your physical response
  • Follow recommended session instructions
  • Stop use whenever continued exposure feels unsafe

Exit immediately if you experience:

  • Chest discomfort
  • Difficulty breathing
  • Severe dizziness
  • Confusion
  • Loss of coordination
  • Unusual weakness
  • Persistent numbness
  • Significant skin discoloration
  • Severe discomfort or pain

Do not force yourself to complete a session.

Do not fall asleep inside The Ice Sack. Stay responsive. Exit whenever needed.

After Use

Allow normal sensation and temperature to return gradually.

Do not apply intense direct heat to numb or unusually cold skin.

Stop future use and seek qualified medical advice if a concerning reaction persists or recurs.

Product Care

Follow all freezing, storage, cleaning, and handling instructions.

Inspect The Ice Sack before every use.

Do not use the product if it has been punctured, damaged, modified, or is functioning abnormally.

Emergency Information

If you are experiencing chest pain, difficulty breathing, loss of consciousness, severe confusion, or another medical emergency, exit The Ice Sack immediately and call 911 or your local emergency number.

Contact

For product safety questions or to report an issue, contact safety@theicesack.com

Do not use email for emergencies.