This Costco Wine Could Explode, Retailer Warns Its Members

Costco is warning customers that bottled wine sold by the bulk grocer in recent months could be at risk of shattering.

The Kirkland Signature Prosecco Valdobbiadene, item No. 1879870, could break when unopened, even if not being handled or in use, according to a notice posted on Costco’s website.

The affected bottles were sold between April 25 and Aug. 26 in Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Dakota, Nebraska, Ohio, South Dakota or Wisconsin.

Costco is advising customers not to return the bottles but to instead wrap them, unopened, in paper towels, place them in a plastic bag and put the bag in the garbage.

Affected members who receive the notice from Costco about the issue will be entitled to a full refund upon returning the letter to their nearest Costco store.

Those with questions should contact Ethica Wines at customercare@ethicawines.com or call 786-810-7132 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. CST Monday through Friday, according to Costco.