SodaStream recalls some bottles since they might explode in your face

Believe it or not, repeatedly pumping carbon dioxide into a small bottle might just make it go boom. One line of bottles from DIY soft-drink maker SodaStream's has been declared particularly prone to explosions, so the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has issued a recall.

The one-liter bottles in question have a blue tint and base, dishwasher safe labels and an expiration date of April 2020. When pressurized or shaken the bottles might burst and potentially injure bystanders. However, no one appears to have reported being injured by an exploding bottle — SodaStream's move is precautionary. Read more...