AG Barr is recalling 750ml glass bottles due to a manufacturing fault which may cause bottle caps to pop off unexpectedly
- Affected
- IRN-BRU; IRN-BRU sugar free; Barr Red Kola; Barr Soda Water; IRN-BRU XTRA; Barr Cola
- The problem
- There is a risk that the bottle caps may pop off unexpectedly which may cause injury.
- What to do
- If you have bought any of the above products carefully release the pressure from the bottle by pointing away from the body at arm’s length as you would when opening a bottle of sparkling wine and then return to store or contact AG Barr.
Products affected
IRN-BRU
- Best before Up to and including May 2019
IRN-BRU sugar free
- Best before Up to and including May 2019
Barr Red Kola
- Best before Up to and including May 2019
Barr Soda Water
- Best before Up to and including May 2019
IRN-BRU XTRA
- Best before Up to and including May 2019
Barr Cola
- Best before Up to and including May 2019
Barr Cream Soda
- Best before Up to and including May 2019
Barr Ginger Beer
- Best before Up to and including May 2019
Barr Lemonade
- Best before Up to and including May 2019
Barr Limeade
- Best before Up to and including May 2019
Barr Pineapple
- Best before Up to and including May 2019
Risk
There is a risk that the bottle caps may pop off unexpectedly which may cause injury.
Action taken by the company
AG Barr is recalling the above products. Point of sale notices will be displayed in all retail stores that are selling these products. These notices explain to customers why the products are being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the product. Please see the attached notice.
What you should do
If you have bought any of the above products carefully release the pressure from the bottle by pointing away from the body at arm’s length as you would when opening a bottle of sparkling wine and then return to store or contact AG Barr.
More information
AG Barr has taken the decision to recall 750ml glass bottles on a precautionary basis because there have been a small number of reports that the bottle caps pop off unexpectedly.
Can I get a refund?
In most cases, yes – recalled items can usually be returned for a full refund, repair or replacement, often without a receipt. Follow the instructions in the notice above, or contact the shop you bought it from. More on your rights after a recall.
Updated 26 May 2018. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.