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Economic Times
2 days ago
- Business
- Economic Times
Over 100,000 carbonation Drinkmate bottles recalled across US, Canada due to this massive risk; here's what consumers need to do now
AP This photo released by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, on Thursday, Aug. 14, 2025, shows recalled Drinkmate 1L Carbonation Bottles. (U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission via AP) 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. The affected products following the bottle recall include the following: Black 1L bottle, SKU: 001-02-1, UPC: 850003006598 Blue 1L bottle , SKU: 001-08-1, UPC: 850003006994 Red 1L bottle, SKU: 001-03-1, UPC: 850016147820White 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 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 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.
Epoch Times
2 days ago
- Automotive
- Epoch Times
Drinkmate Recalls Over 100,000 Carbonation Bottles Due to Explosion Risk
NEW YORK—More than 100,000 Drinkmate carbonation bottles are being recalled across the U.S. and Canada because they can explode during use, with several consumers reporting cuts and other impact injuries. According to a Thursday notice from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, the recall covers certain 'Drinkmate 1L Carbonation Bottles' sold individually or as part of the sparkling water maker's 'OmniFizz' starter kits. That includes about 106,200 bottles in the U.S., the safety regulator noted, as well as 5,000 in Canada.
Toronto Sun
2 days ago
- Automotive
- Toronto Sun
Drinkmate recalls over 100,000 carbonation bottles due to explosion risk
Published Aug 14, 2025 • 1 minute read This photo released by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, on Thursday, Aug. 14, 2025, shows recalled Drinkmate 1L Carbonation Bottles. (U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission via AP) AP NEW YORK (AP) — More than 100,000 Drinkmate carbonation bottles are being recalled across the U.S. and Canada because they can explode during use, with several consumers reporting cuts and other impact injuries. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account According to a Thursday notice from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, the recall covers certain 'Drinkmate 1L Carbonation Bottles' sold individually or as part of the sparkling water maker's 'OmniFizz' starter kits. That includes about 106,200 bottles in the U.S., the safety regulator noted, as well as 5,000 in Canada. Drinkmate has received eight reports of these now-recalled bottles exploding during use in the U.S., the CPSC noted — four of which resulted in cuts, impact injuries and hearing damage. And per Health Canada, one additional case of a bottle shattering during use and causing some bruises has been reported in Canada. It wasn't immediately clear what's causing these bottles to explode — but Thursday's recall noted that the issue was limited to Drinkmate's 1-liter bottles with expiration dates between January 2026 and October 2026. The products have a clear polyethylene terephthalate body and plastic caps and bases in red, blue, white and black colors. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. In addition to Drinkmate's website, these bottles were sold by major retailers — including Walmart, Amazon, Target and Home Depot — between April 2023 and October 2024. Consumers in possession of the now-recalled products are urged to stop using them immediately — and contact Drinkmate for a free replacement. Those impacted can register for the recall and learn more on Drinkmate's website. To receive a free replacement bottle, you will need to fill out an online form and upload a picture of the product with the word 'recall' written on it in permanent marker, and throw it away per the recall's instructions. The Associated Press reached out to Michigan-based Drinkmate for further comment Thursday. Sunshine Girls Sunshine Girls World Columnists Toronto & GTA
2 days ago
- Business
Drinkmate recalls over 100,000 carbonation bottles due to explosion risk
NEW YORK -- More than 100,000 Drinkmate carbonation bottles are being recalled across the U.S. and Canada because they can explode during use, with several consumers reporting cuts and other impact injuries. According to a Thursday notice from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, the recall covers certain 'Drinkmate 1L Carbonation Bottles' sold individually or as part of the sparkling water maker's 'OmniFizz' starter kits. That includes about 106,200 bottles in the U.S., the safety regulator noted, as well as 5,000 in Canada. Drinkmate has received eight reports of these now-recalled bottles exploding during use in the U.S., the CPSC noted — four of which resulted in cuts, impact injuries and hearing damage. And per Health Canada, one additional case of a bottle shattering during use and causing some bruises has been reported in Canada. It wasn't immediately clear what's causing these bottles to explode — but Thursday's recall noted that the issue was limited to Drinkmate's 1-liter bottles with expiration dates between January 2026 and October 2026. The products have a clear polyethylene terephthalate body and plastic caps and bases in red, blue, white and black colors. In addition to Drinkmate's website, these bottles were sold by major retailers — including Walmart, Amazon, Target and Home Depot — between April 2023 and October 2024. Consumers in possession of the now-recalled products are urged to stop using them immediately — and contact Drinkmate for a free replacement. Those impacted can register for the recall and learn more on Drinkmate's website. To receive a free replacement bottle, you will need to fill out an online form and upload a picture of the product with the word 'recall' written on it in permanent marker, and throw it away per the recall's instructions.
Winnipeg Free Press
2 days ago
- Business
- Winnipeg Free Press
Drinkmate recalls over 100,000 carbonation bottles due to explosion risk
NEW YORK (AP) — More than 100,000 Drinkmate carbonation bottles are being recalled across the U.S. and Canada because they can explode during use, with several consumers reporting cuts and other impact injuries. According to a Thursday notice from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, the recall covers certain 'Drinkmate 1L Carbonation Bottles' sold individually or as part of the sparkling water maker's 'OmniFizz' starter kits. That includes about 106,200 bottles in the U.S., the safety regulator noted, as well as 5,000 in Canada. Drinkmate has received eight reports of these now-recalled bottles exploding during use in the U.S., the CPSC noted — four of which resulted in cuts, impact injuries and hearing damage. And per Health Canada, one additional case of a bottle shattering during use and causing some bruises has been reported in Canada. It wasn't immediately clear what's causing these bottles to explode — but Thursday's recall noted that the issue was limited to Drinkmate's 1-liter bottles with expiration dates between January 2026 and October 2026. The products have a clear polyethylene terephthalate body and plastic caps and bases in red, blue, white and black colors. In addition to Drinkmate's website, these bottles were sold by major retailers — including Walmart, Amazon, Target and Home Depot — between April 2023 and October 2024. Consumers in possession of the now-recalled products are urged to stop using them immediately — and contact Drinkmate for a free replacement. Monday Mornings The latest local business news and a lookahead to the coming week. Those impacted can register for the recall and learn more on Drinkmate's website. To receive a free replacement bottle, you will need to fill out an online form and upload a picture of the product with the word 'recall' written on it in permanent marker, and throw it away per the recall's instructions. The Associated Press reached out to Michigan-based Drinkmate for further comment Thursday.
