Novelty liquor bottles containing gin or vodka
Official notice
29 Feb 2024
Last checked
29 Feb 2024
An official ACCC notice concerns Novelty liquor bottles containing gin or vodka. 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. Published 2024-02-29.
What to do now
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
Recall number
5e25d153-207e-4a38-ba73-1571e47b77c9
Official notice
2024-02-29
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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.
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