iSi North America Recalls Twist'n Sparkle Beverage Carbonation System Due to Explosion Hazard
Recall 12217 · Jul 5, 2012 · iSi North America
162,700
units affected
162,700
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 12217
- Date
- Jul 5, 2012
- Company
- iSi North America
- Units affected
- 162,700
- Product
- Twist'n Sparkle Home Beverage Carbonation System plastic bottles.
- Product type
- Drink Dispensers
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The products are plastic bottles used as a part of the iSi Twist'n Sparkle Beverage Carbonation System. The recalled bottles were sold in the Starter Set model number 1005 with one reusable bottle and the Bottle Set model number 1006 with two reusable bottles. The model numbers are printed on the bottom of the box. The recalled plastic bottles are available in one size and two colors of caps/bottoms, white or gray.
What can happen
The plastic bottles can explode under pressure, expelling plastic parts, resulting in an injury hazard to anyone nearby.
The fix
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.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- 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.
- 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.
Related pages
Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled twist'n sparkle home beverage carbonation system plastic bottles.?
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.
What is the hazard?
The plastic bottles can explode under pressure, expelling plastic parts, resulting in an injury hazard to anyone nearby.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.