CPSC2012-07-05
iSi North America Recalls Twist'n Sparkle Beverage Carbonation System Due to Explosion Hazard
iSi North America Inc, of Fairfield N.J.
Hazard
The plastic bottles can explode under pressure, expelling plastic parts, resulting in an injury hazard to anyone nearby.
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.
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.
Affected count
About 162,700
Injuries reported
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.
Manufactured in
Austria, Hungary
Remedy type
Refund
Products
Twist'n Sparkle Home Beverage Carbonation System plastic bottles.
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact iSi at (800) 645-3595 anytime or visit the firm's website at www.twistnsparkle.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2012/iSi-North-America-Recalls-Twistn-Sparkle-Beverage-Carbonation-System-Due-to-Explosion-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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