‘Explosive’ Beverage Recalled From Costco Shelves

(KMDL-FM) It seems as if we report a new product recall to you every day. It might be a food product. In some cases, the recall affects automotive products. There have also been recalls due to mechanical and structural issues with products. But we rarely report a recall to you because of an explosive product. And no, the product, sold at Costco, isn't supposed to "blow up".

Besides the unnerving effect of having an "explosion" in your home, the other safety factor that prompted this recall is where the "explosions" take place. In the case of many reported incidents, the product's sudden combustion has resulted in injuries, including cuts and bruises, to consumers' hands. 

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Based on published reports, the company has received ten different complaints about the product. In at least one of those incidents, a consumer reported they had to be treated for a laceration. The extent of that injury is unknown at this time, but still, that's not what is supposed to happen when you use the product in question.

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What Is The Wine That Has Been Recalled From Costco Over a Shattering Risk?

The product that has been recalled by the Consumer Product Safety Commission is certain bottles of wine sold under the Kirkland Signature brand exclusively at Costco.

The wine in question in this recall is Ethica Wines’ Kirkland Signature Valdobbiadene Prosecco DOCG glass bottles. It is estimated that the current recall affects just over 941,000 bottles. The bottles are packaged in a distinctive green glass with purple foil and a purple label.

The specifics on the bottles include the UPC of 196633883742, and the Costco Item Number is 1879870. The bottles were sold for $8 at Costco Stores in at least 12 states. As of now, we have not confirmed if any of the recalled bottles were distributed to Costco locations in Louisiana, but the product was available to consumers everywhere via online shopping. 

How Do I Get a Refund on a Recalled Product?

If you find you have the recalled product in your possession, you are asked not to use it and not attempt to open the bottles. Bottles affected by the recall should be discarded. If you would like a refund or replacement product, contact Ethica Wines for instructions on how to receive a full refund from Costco. Ethica Wines can be contacted at 786-810-7132 Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. EST or by email at customercare@ethicawines.com.