The potential for glass particles in certain bottles of “1800” brand tequila has led to a national recall of three products, the Department of Consumer Protection announced.
Consumers who have purchased the following items are encouraged to heed the voluntary national recall announced by Agavera Camiches, S.A. de C.V, the brand owner of 1800 Tequila, and by Proximo Spirits, the importer of the product.
- 1800 Tequila Coconut 1.75 liter
- 1800 Tequila Silver 1.75 liter
- 1800 Tequila Reposado 1.75 liter
The companies announced the voluntary recall after learning of potential damage to the bottles’ glass stoppers during transportation and handling. While there have been no reports of consumer injuries, the potential of small particles of glass in the bottle could pose a health and safety risk. Only the 1.75 liter bottles are affected.
“The Department of Consumer Protection is communicating with Connecticut wholesalers who distribute the products to our liquor retailers, and we support the companies’ decision to voluntarily recall the items to safeguard consumers,” Commissioner William M. Rubenstein said today. “While wholesalers and retailers are removing the recalled items from sale, consumers who already have these products at home can seek and receive a refund from the brand owner,” he said.
Consumers should check to see if they have affected product by comparing the first 9 digits of the 13-digit Lot Code, which can be found on the side of the bottle against the list of impacted product codes:
001 07 E046
004 08 E046
007 08 E046
001 08 E046
004 12 E046
007 11 E046
001 11 E046
005 07 E046
007 12 E046
002 07 E046
005 09 E046
008 05 E046
002 10 E046
005 10 E046
008 07 E046
002 11 E046
005 11 E046
008 08 E046
002 12 E046
005 12 E046
008 10 E046
003 05 E046
006 05 E046
008 11 E046
003 06 E046
006 08 E046
008 12 E046
003 07 E046
006 09 E046
009 05 E046
003 09 E046
006 10 E046
009 07 E046
003 10 E046
006 11 E046
009 08 E046
003 11 E046
006 12 E046
009 09 E046
003 012 E046
007 05 E046
009 10 E046
004 05 E046
007 06 E046
009 11 E046
009 12 E046
013 06 E046
017 10 E046
022 10 E046
010 05 E046
013 07 E046
018 06 E046
022 11 E046
010 07 E046
014 05 E046
018 09 E046
023 08 E046
010 09 E046
014 07 E046
018 10 E046
023 09 E046
010 10 E046
014 09 E046
018 12 E046
023 10 E046
010 11 E046
014 10 E046
019 05 E046
023 11 E046
010 12 E046
015 06 E046
019 06 E046
024 06 E046
011 07 E046
015 09 E046
019 07 E046
024 08 E046
011 10 E046
015 10 E046
019 08 E046
025 08 E046
011 11 E046
015 11 E046
019 11 E046
025 10 E046
011 12 E046
016 07 E046
020 10 E046
026 06 E046
012 06 E046
016 08 E046
021 06 E046
026 10 E046
012 09 E046
016 10 E046
021 09 E046
027 10 E046
012 10 E046
016 11 E046
021 10 E046
028 11 E046
012 11 E046
017 08 E046
021 11 E046
029 07 E046
012 12 E046
017 09 E046
022 07 E046
029 11 E046
Consumers who have affected product should NOT consume it nor allow others to consume it.
Consumers with bottles subject to the recall may call the company at 866-795-8805 or email info@1800tequila.com for more information or to seek a refund. Consumers calling for a refund must be 21 years of age or older and will be asked to provide their name, date of birth, address, phone number and email address, as well as the Lot Code which is printed on the bottle. In addition, consumers will be asked where and when they purchased the product as well as how much they paid for the item. The company states that refunds will be issued in approximately 2 to 4 weeks.
