Product description
Alcohol novelty bottles containing gin or vodka, in three varieties:
- Christmas Globe Gin Liqueur Spiced Orange & Cranberry 700 mL, light up snow globe glass bottle with edible gold flakes, sold between 04 September 2023 - 30th December 2023
- Outerspace Vodka 700mL, light up green glass bottle in the form of a green alien head, sold between 23 September 2023 – 23 January 2024
- Light-Up Gin Liqueur Baubles value pack (6 x 50 mL), light up bauble glass bottles, sold between 05 October 2022 - 19th December 2022
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Reason the product is recalled
The product does not comply with the mandatory information standard for products containing button/coin batteries.
The product does not include the required warning information.
The hazards to consumers
There is a risk of choking, severe internal burn injuries or death to young children if they gain access to the button/coin batteries and swallow or place them inside their body.
Severe or fatal injuries can happen in 2 hours or less.
Consumers may be unaware that the product contains button/coin batteries.
What consumers should do
Consumers should stop using the bottle immediately and place it out of reach of children.
Costco has contacted members who have purchased the bottles to return the bottle to their nearest Costco for a full refund.
If you have not been contacted by Costco or if the bottle has been gifted, please contact Costco for more information on 02 9469 7999 or visit the website at https://www.costco.com.au/product-recalls
Details to help identify the product
Supplier running the recall
Who sold the product
Costco
Dates available for sale
Where the product was sold
Manufacturer country ID
Responsible regulators
Regulators are established or appointed by government. They enforce regulations and rules.
Quote PRA number 2024/20061 when contacting a regulator about this recall.
Recall and remedy questions
Contact the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission if you have:
- a question about the remedy being offered to you by the business that is responsible for managing this recall, or
- concerns about the way the business is managing this recall.