Coca-Cola recalls Diet Dr Pepper 12oz cans that may pop loudly when opened due to a defect in the can's seal. Affected products include 24-packs and 6-packs with specific UPCs and date codes from April 2016.
In a small percentage of the cans, when opened, the oval covering for the hole, which normally is pushed down into the can, instead opens upward. This produces a loud "pop" sound. Recall initiated on 4/29/16.
Coca-Cola is recalling Diet Dr Pepper 12-ounce cans that can make a loud pop sound when opened. This happens because the can's seal sometimes opens upward instead of downward, which could cause the can to move unexpectedly. The recall started on April 29, 2016.
The can's seal can open upward instead of downward when opened, causing a loud pop sound. This might make the can move unexpectedly, but it does not cause injury or damage to the can itself.
Owners of Diet Dr Pepper 12-ounce cans with specific UPC codes and date codes from April 2016 are affected. People who opened these cans and heard a loud pop sound should check if they have the recalled items.
Check for Diet Dr Pepper 12-ounce cans with UPC 078000083132 (24-pack), UPC 078000083095 (20-pack), or UPC 078000082098 (20-pack) from April 2016. The date codes on the cans include JUL1116TRD, JUL1116TRC, JAN0917TRD, or JAN0917TRE.
If you hear a loud pop when opening a Diet Dr Pepper can, it may be affected and should be discarded.
The can's seal can open upward instead of downward when opened, causing a loud pop sound. This is a small percentage of cans and does not cause injury.
If you hear a loud pop when opening a Diet Dr Pepper can, discard it immediately. There is no need to return the cans as they are not hazardous.
Diet Dr Pepper 12-ounce cans with UPC 078000083132 (24-pack), UPC 078000083095 (20-pack), or UPC 078000082098 (20-pack) from April 2016 with date codes like JUL1116TRD or JAN0917TRD.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Coca-Cola to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall F-2643-2016 — Coca-Cola Coca-Cola Hello, I own a Coca-Cola that is covered by recall F-2643-2016 from Coca-Cola. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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