The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereCPSC·12217·Announced 2012-07-05

iSi North America Recalls Twist'n Sparkle Plastic Bottles Due to Explosion Hazard

iSi North America is recalling Twist'n Sparkle plastic bottles that can explode under pressure, posing an injury risk to consumers.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural defect (explosion hazard) with reported injuries (cuts to consumers), which aligns with the rubric criteria for 'Severe' (significant injury reports/structural defect).

Plain-English summary

iSi North America Inc. is recalling the Twist'n Sparkle Home Beverage Carbonation System plastic bottles due to an explosion hazard. The recalled bottles are part of the Starter Set (model number 1005) and Bottle Set (model number 1006). The plastic bottles are available in one size with white or gray caps and bottoms. The model numbers are printed on the bottom of the box.

The plastic bottles can explode under pressure, expelling plastic parts that can injure anyone nearby. 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. The bottles were 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. About 162,700 units are affected.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled products. They should contact iSi or the place of purchase for instructions on returning the product for a refund or store credit. For products purchased online, consumers should 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. For additional information, contact iSi at (800) 645-3595 or visit www.twistnsparkle.com.

The recalled product

Product
Twist'n Sparkle Home Beverage Carbonation System plastic bottles.
Manufacturer
iSi North America Inc, of Fairfield N.J.
Category
Consumer Product — Kitchen & Dining
Hazard
Affected units
162,700

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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