Costco Recalls Nearly 1 Million Kirkland Prosecco Bottles Due to Laceration Hazard
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has announced a significant withdrawal from the market involving nearly 1 million bottles of Kirkland Prosecco due to a laceration hazard. F&F Fine Wines International Inc., operating as Ethica Wines, is recalling its Kirkland Signature Valdobbiadene Prosecco DOCG.
Recall Details
The recall was officially announced on Thursday, citing the risk that the bottles could break or shatter, posing a danger of injury. As per the CPSC report, there have been ten documented instances of bottles breaking, which resulted in one reported laceration injury.
Affected Product Information
- Universal Product Code (UPC): 196633883742
- Costco Item Number: 1879870
- Product Description: Green bottle with purple foil and a label reading “Kirkland Signature Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG”
Distribution and Availability
The affected bottles were available at Costco locations in the following states:
- Iowa
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Kentucky
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Missouri
- North Dakota
- Nebraska
- Ohio
- South Dakota
- Wisconsin
The wines were sold between April 2025 and August 2025, with a retail price of approximately $8.
Consumer Instructions
The CPSC urges consumers to stop using the recalled bottles immediately. For safety, do not attempt to open these bottles. Instead, consumers should dispose of the bottles in household trash and reach out to Ethica Wines for refund instructions.
Contact Information for Refund
For those seeking a full refund, Ethica Wines can be contacted:
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: 786-810-7132
This recall follows a previous notice by Costco, highlighting ongoing concerns about the safety of the same product. The risk of unopened bottles breaking even when not in use was emphasized in a message from Costco in September.
