CPSC, Drinkmaker of Sweden AB Announce Recall of Home
CPSC, Drinkmaker of Sweden AB Announce Recall of Home Soda Machines
Why was CPSC, Drinkmaker of Sweden AB Announce Recall of Home recalled?
Components inside the soda machine can break apart, posing a serious risk of lacerations to consumers, who can be struck by shrapnel.
What should I do if I have this product?
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. 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.
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Home soda-making machines
- Company
- Drinkmaker of Sweden AB, The Soft Drink Company, of Seattle, Washington
- Quantity
- About 4,000
- Sold at
- The soda makers were sold at state and county fairs and conventions between 1990 and 1996 for about $200 to $250.
- Recall date
- May 10, 2001
- Incidents / injuries
- 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.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
The recalled soda machines are shaped like coffee makers, with a white exterior and a black lid, under which a carbon dioxide container and mixing ingredients are placed. The model name, "Drink Master," "Drink Maker," "The Drink Machine," or "The Carbonator" is printed in black on the front of the machine. Under the lid are the words "Made in Sweden." Soda machines sold after 1996 are not being recalled.