CPSCJuly 5, 2012

iSi North America Twist'n Sparkle Beverage Carbonation recall: Explosion Hazard

iSi North America Recalls Twist'n Sparkle Beverage Carbonation System Due to Explosion Hazard

Why was iSi North America Twist'n Sparkle Beverage Carbonation recalled?

The plastic bottles can explode under pressure, expelling plastic parts, resulting in an injury hazard to anyone nearby.

What should I do if I have this product?

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. Contact: For additional information, contact iSi at (800) 645-3595 anytime or visit the firm's website at www.twistnsparkle.com

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
Twist'n Sparkle Home Beverage Carbonation System plastic bottles.
Company
iSi North America Inc, of Fairfield N.J.
Quantity
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.
Recall date
July 5, 2012
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.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

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.

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