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Drinkmate recalls over 100,000
carbonation bottles due to explosion risk
[August 15, 2025]
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. |
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) |
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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.
The Associated Press reached out to Michigan-based Drinkmate for
further comment Thursday.
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