Drinkmate Recalls 100,000 Bottles Over Dangerous Explosion Risk
So, here’s the big news — and it’s not exactly sparkling in a good way. Drinkmate, the company known for its at-home sparkling water makers, has announced a recall of more than 100,000 of its 1-liter carbonation bottles across the United States and Canada. The reason? These bottles can actually explode during use, and yes, several people have already been injured.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) issued the recall notice on Thursday. It affects specific “Drinkmate 1L Carbonation Bottles” that were either sold individually or included with the company’s “OmniFizz” starter kits. We’re talking about roughly 106,200 bottles in the U.S. and another 5,000 in Canada.
So far, Drinkmate has received eight reports in the U.S. of bottles exploding. Four of those led to injuries — including cuts, bruises, impact injuries, and even hearing damage from the sudden blast. In Canada, Health Canada confirmed at least one incident where a bottle shattered and caused bruises.
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The cause of these explosions hasn’t been nailed down yet, but the recall does point to a specific batch: 1-liter bottles with expiration dates between January 2026 and October 2026. These bottles are made from clear PET plastic, with caps and bases that come in red, blue, white, or black.
If you’re wondering where people might have bought these bottles — they were sold widely. We’re talking Drinkmate’s own website, plus major retailers like Walmart, Amazon, Target, and Home Depot, from April 2023 through October 2024.
The message to consumers is simple and urgent: stop using these bottles right now. Don’t try “just one more fizz.” The company is offering free replacements, but there’s a process. You’ll need to register on Drinkmate’s recall page, take a photo of your bottle with the word “recall” written on it in permanent marker, submit it online, and then dispose of the bottle following the provided instructions.
Drinkmate, based in Michigan, has not given further public comment yet. But clearly, the priority is getting these risky bottles out of people’s kitchens before anyone else gets hurt.
It’s a good reminder that even everyday items can have hidden hazards — especially when they’re pressurized. And in this case, it’s not just a little pop we’re talking about — it’s an actual explosion risk. If you own one of these bottles, better to be safe than sorry and get that replacement.
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