Coca-Cola European Partners issue precautionary advice for opening Coca-Cola Original Taste 1.5 litre PET bottles due to a manufacturing fault
- Affected
- Coca-Cola Original Taste PET 1.5 Litre Bottle
- The problem
- The bottle neck ring might have a sharp and uneven rim edge which could present a safety risk on opening.
- What to do
- If you have bought any of the above product, before opening the bottle, refer to and follow the advice given by Coca-Cola European Partners below. If you have concerns or are unable to open the bottle safely please retain the bottle unopened and contact 0800 22 77 11.
Products affected
Coca-Cola Original Taste PET 1.5 Litre Bottle
- Pack size: 1.5L
- Batch code 083EK3TT:TT 084EK3TT:TT 085EK3TT:TT 086EK3TT:TT 087EK3TT:TT 088EK3TT:TT 089EK3TT:TT 090EK3TT:TT · Best before 30 September 2020
Risk
The bottle neck ring might have a sharp and uneven rim edge which could present a safety risk on opening.
Action taken by the company
Coca-Cola European Partners is issuing precautionary advice to consumers who have purchased the above product. As a precaution, you should examine the bottle neck ring carefully before opening. If you see damage to the bottle neck ring, open the bottle with care and ensure that your hand is placed on the cap and above the bottle neck when opening the bottle. Product safety notices will be displayed in retail stores that are selling this product. These notices explain to customers what precaution they should take when opening the product. Please see the attached notice.
What you should do
If you have bought any of the above product, before opening the bottle, refer to and follow the advice given by Coca-Cola European Partners below. If you have concerns or are unable to open the bottle safely please retain the bottle unopened and contact 0800 22 77 11.
More information
Coca-Cola European Partners is issuing precautionary advice for opening Coca-Cola Original Taste 1.5 litre PET bottles because the bottles may have damaged neck rings which means that the bottle might have a sharp rim edge which could present a safety risk on opening.
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 10 April 2020. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.