Drinkmaker of Sweden AB · Recalled
CPSC, Drinkmaker of Sweden AB Announce Recall of Home Soda Machines
Components inside the soda machine can break apart, posing a serious risk of lacerations to consumers, who can be struck by shrapnel.
- Units
- About 4,000
- Reports
- 3
- Injuries
- 1
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $200–$250
- Remedy
- See notice
Reports, injuries, deaths and price are read out of the notice’s wording by rules, so they can miss unusual phrasing. The official notice is the record.
Affected
The recalled soda machines are shaped like coffee makers, with a white exterior and a black lid, under which a carbon dioxide container and mixing ingredients are placed. The model name, "Drink Master," "Drink Maker," "The Drink Machine," or "The Carbonator" is printed in black on the front of the machine. Under the lid are the words "Made in Sweden." Soda machines sold after 1996 are not being recalled.
The file
- Sold at
- The soda makers were sold at state and county fairs and conventions between 1990 and 1996 for about $200 to $250.
- Product type
- Soda Machines
- Made in
- Sweden
- Recalled by
- Drinkmaker of Sweden AB, The Soft Drink Company, of Seattle, Washington
Incident log
There have been three reports of incidents: a 7-year-old boy suffered lacerations to the neck and arms, that required hospitalization; a 44-year-old man suffered multiple fractures and a laceration to his right hand; and a 52-year-old man suffered lacerations to his right hand and chin, a fracture of the little finger and contusions to the stomach.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should stop using these soda machines immediately and call The Soft Drink Company, of Seattle, Washington to receive a free repair. Unused machines should be discarded to prevent the possibility of injury.
Consumers may call The Soft Drink Company, of Seattle, Washington, toll-free at (877) 438-7632 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated MAY 10 2001; last revised FEB 25 2026.