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OECDReference EN/AU/PS1112747

Novelty liquor bottles containing gin or vodka

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Identification

Product identification

Product
Novelty liquor bottles containing gin or vodka

Official information

Risk and measures

Risk or hazard
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. 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.
Recommendations
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

Official information

Economic operators

Manufacturer
Costco Wholesale Australia

Territory

Geography

Origin
United Kingdom
Distribution
Retirada en Australia
Country of recall
Australia

Provenance and context

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