Press Releases
08/10/2012
Department of Consumer Protection Advises Consumers to Heed Voluntary Recall of Some Proximo Spirits "1800 Tequila" Products in 1.75 Liter Bottles
HARTFORD, August 10 – 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 today. 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.
“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.
This recall is limited to the 1.75 liter sizes of 1800 Tequila Coconut, 1800 Tequila Silver and 1800 Tequila Reposado All other sizes (50ml, 200ml, 375ml, 750ml and 1 liter) are not affected and not subject to recall.
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:
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001 07 E046 |
004 08 E046 |
007 08 E046 |
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001 08 E046 |
004 12 E046 |
007 11 E046 |
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001 11 E046 |
005 07 E046 |
007 12 E046 |
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002 07 E046 |
005 09 E046 |
008 05 E046 |
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002 10 E046 |
005 10 E046 |
008 07 E046 |
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002 11 E046 |
005 11 E046 |
008 08 E046 |
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002 12 E046 |
005 12 E046 |
008 10 E046 |
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003 05 E046 |
006 05 E046 |
008 11 E046 |
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003 06 E046 |
006 08 E046 |
008 12 E046 |
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003 07 E046 |
006 09 E046 |
009 05 E046 |
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003 09 E046 |
006 10 E046 |
009 07 E046 |
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003 10 E046 |
006 11 E046 |
009 08 E046 |
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003 11 E046 |
006 12 E046 |
009 09 E046 |
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003 012 E046 |
007 05 E046 |
009 10 E046 |
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004 05 E046 |
007 06 E046 |
009 11 E046 |
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009 12 E046 |
013 06 E046 |
017 10 E046 |
022 10 E046 |
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010 05 E046 |
013 07 E046 |
018 06 E046 |
022 11 E046 |
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010 07 E046 |
014 05 E046 |
018 09 E046 |
023 08 E046 |
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010 09 E046 |
014 07 E046 |
018 10 E046 |
023 09 E046 |
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010 10 E046 |
014 09 E046 |
018 12 E046 |
023 10 E046 |
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010 11 E046 |
014 10 E046 |
019 05 E046 |
023 11 E046 |
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010 12 E046 |
015 06 E046 |
019 06 E046 |
024 06 E046 |
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011 07 E046 |
015 09 E046 |
019 07 E046 |
024 08 E046 |
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011 10 E046 |
015 10 E046 |
019 08 E046 |
025 08 E046 |
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011 11 E046 |
015 11 E046 |
019 11 E046 |
025 10 E046 |
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011 12 E046 |
016 07 E046 |
020 10 E046 |
026 06 E046 |
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012 06 E046 |
016 08 E046 |
021 06 E046 |
026 10 E046 |
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012 09 E046 |
016 10 E046 |
021 09 E046 |
027 10 E046 |
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012 10 E046 |
016 11 E046 |
021 10 E046 |
028 11 E046 |
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012 11 E046 |
017 08 E046 |
021 11 E046 |
029 07 E046 |
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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.
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