CPSC2001-05-10
CPSC, Drinkmaker of Sweden AB Announce Recall of Home Soda Machines
Drinkmaker of Sweden AB
Hazard
Components inside the soda machine can break apart, posing a serious risk of lacerations to consumers, who can be struck by shrapnel.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using these soda machines immediately and call The Soft Drink Company, of Seattle, Washington to receive a free repair. Unused machines should be discarded to prevent the possibility of injury.
Sold at
The soda makers were sold at state and county fairs and conventions between 1990 and 1996 for about $200 to $250.
Affected count
About 4,000
Injuries reported
There have been three reports of incidents: a 7-year-old boy suffered lacerations to the neck and arms, that required hospitalization; a 44-year-old man suffered multiple fractures and a laceration to his right hand; and a 52-year-old man suffered lacerations to his right hand and chin, a fracture of the little finger and contusions to the stomach.
Manufactured in
Sweden
Products
Home soda-making machines
Consumer contact
Consumers may call The Soft Drink Company, of Seattle, Washington, toll-free at (877) 438-7632 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2001/CPSC-Drinkmaker-of-Sweden-AB-Announce-Recall-of-Home-Soda-MachinesDon't want to check this manually?
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