Twist'n Sparkle Home Beverage Carbonation System plastic bottles.
CPSC Recall #12-217 — July 4, 2012
Product
Twist'n Sparkle Home Beverage Carbonation System plastic bottles.
Description
The pressure from the carbonation system can cause the plastic bottle to explode and send plastic parts flying into the air.
Hazard
The plastic bottles can explode under pressure, expelling plastic parts, resulting in an injury hazard to anyone nearby.
Incidents / Injuries
The firm is aware of nine incidents involving exploding plastic bottles including three in which consumers received cuts to various parts of their upper body.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled products and either contact iSi or the place of purchase for instructions on returning the product for a refund or store credit. For products purchased online, contact the online retailers for instructions on how to ship the returns and receive a refund or credit. Note that the US Postal Service does not accept CO2 gas chargers for shipment by mail.
Units Affected
About 162,700
Sold At
Williams-Sonoma, QVC and other national retailers and websites from June 2010 to March 2012 for approximately $50 for the Starter Set and $30 for the Bottle Set.
Manufactured In
Austria and Hungary