Coravin Recalls to Repair Wine Access System Due to Laceration Hazard
Recall Overview
| Recall Date | |
|---|---|
| Product | Wine Access System |
| Units | About 65,000 in the U.S. and about 640 in Canada |
| Hazards | The system can cause wine bottles to break during pressurization, posing a risk of lacerations. |
| Remedies | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled wine access system and contact Coravin for a free repair kit that includes a neoprene wine bottle sleeve to contain broken glass when a bottle breaks and updated instructions and warnings. The wine access system should not be used on wine bottles with damages or flaws. |
Details
This recall involves all Coravin™ 1000 Wine Access Systems. The system uses a hollow needle to penetrate a wine bottle cork and allow wine to be dispensed without removing the cork. The system is about nine inches tall and has a silver-colored, metallic tubular body with a detachable black plastic capsule cup attached to the bottom and trigger on the top. A black metal handle is attached at the top of the tube and a black metal, moveable bottle clamp is attached to the front side of the tube. A long, metallic needle protrudes from the underside of the handle. The Coravin name and logo appear on the front side of the tube. The system comes with a silver-colored storage base and two argon gas capsules.
Consumer Contact
Coravin toll-free at (844) 267-2846 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email [email protected], or online at www.coravin.com, and click on “Important Safety Announcement - Recall to Repair” for more information.
