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Over 100,000 carbonation Drinkmate bottles recalled across US, Canada due to this massive risk; here's what consumers need to do now

The Canadian government issued a joint recall notice with the US government on Wednesday (August 13, 2025), asking people to immediately stop using a popular water bottle in both countries. The bottles were recalled following reports of injuries suffered from the bottles exploding. The recall notice also stated that approximately 5,000 affected bottles were sold online in Canada, while 101,582 units were sold in the U.S. online through and the recall notice said. In a joint recall, Health Canada , along with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (USCPSC) and i-Drink Products Inc., is recalling Drinkmate's 1L carbonation bottles , which could potentially explode from extra pressure while being used, resulting in injuries and lacerations to users and bystanders. 'As of Aug. 1, 2025, the company has received one report of a bottle shattered during use, causing some bruises and property damage in Canada, and eight similar reports of injuries and property damage in the United States,' the health agency's notice said. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like When the Camera Clicked at the Worst Possible Time Read More Undo The affected products following the bottle recall include the following: Black 1L bottle, SKU: 001-02-1, UPC: 850003006598 Live Events Blue 1L bottle , SKU: 001-08-1, UPC: 850003006994 Red 1L bottle, SKU: 001-03-1, UPC: 850016147820 White 1L bottle, SKU: 001-01-1, UPC: 850003006970 'Immediately stop using the recalled products and dispose of them in accordance with local waste requirements,' the recall said. It further stated that customers can also complete a recall form to request replacement bottles. The products that have come under the scanner following the recall were sold online in Canada between April 2023 and October 2024 on and the recall said. During the same period, the bottles were also sold in the U.S. and Australia during that time. The recall notice also stated that approximately 5,000 affected bottles were sold online in Canada, while 101,582 units were sold in the U.S. online through and the recall notice said. According to Health Canada, the affected bottles have an expiration date range of between January 2026 and October 2026. Meanwhile, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) had announced an earlier recall alert in June 2025, which cited the 1L PET bottles used with Drinkmate's OmniFizz to carbonate drinks for potentially causing hearing damage and injuries. 'Incidents have occurred,' the ACCC's recall alert said. Canada Bottle Recall: FAQs Q1. What is the issue with Drinkmate bottles? Ans. The Drinkmate 1L Carbonation Bottles can explode during use, posing serious impact that can lead to laceration and injury hazards to users and bystanders. As of August 1, 2025, the company has received one report of a bottle shattered during use, causing some bruises and property damage in Canada, and eight similar reports of injuries and property damage in the United States. Q2. What can consumers do? Ans: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled products and dispose of them in accordance with local waste requirements. Consumers may also complete the recall form to request replacement bottles. Q3. Who are the parties involved in the joint recall with Health Canada? Ans: The recall is being conducted jointly by Health Canada, the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (US CPSC), and i-Drink Products Inc. to address the safety concerns.