Recall notice

Australia · Product Safety Australia April 23, 2026

RWS and Blitz and Kerner 9x17 Livestock Stunning Cartridges (9mm), supplied in 50 pack

This notice is for RWS and Blitz and Kerner 9x17 Livestock Stunning Cartridges (9mm), supplied in 50 pack formats (Blue, Green, Yellow, Red) Product Name Shoof SKU Barcode (EAN) Product Name Shoof SKU Barcode (EAN) Captive Bolt Activator Blue 50pk 201072 9417027004446 Captive Bolt Activator Green 50pk 201073 9417027010911 Captive Bolt Activator Yellow 50pk 201074 9417027022426 Captive Bolt Activator Red 50pk 210217 9417027167837 Affected products can be identified by batch/lot numbers printed on the packaging: 4-digit alphanumeric batch codes ending in: N, O, P, Q, R, S, or T 10-digit alphanumeric batch codes beginning with: DAG24K, DAG24L, DAG25A, DAG25B, DAG25C, or DAG25D Batch/lot numbers are located under the lid of the unit from RWS, Blitz, Kerner. Review the photos and listed product details before using, keeping, selling, or giving it away.

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Supplier running recall Shoof International Ltd t/a Shoof
Trader or seller Shoof Direct, AG Warehouse. AIIR, and other rural retailers.
Sale dates 31 December 2021 - 10 April 2026
Country of manufacture Germany

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Consumer contact
  • Email: sales@shoof.com.au
  • Phone: 1800 121 801
  • Website: https://shoofdirect.com.au

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Source: Australia · Product Safety Australia

Recall number: certain-batches-of-livestock-stunning-cartridges-%E2%80%93-9x17-%E2%80%93-rws-and-blitz-and-kerner-branded

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Source Australia · Product Safety Australia
Recall date April 23, 2026
Product name RWS and Blitz and Kerner 9x17 Livestock Stunning Cartridges (9mm), supplied in 50 pack formats (Blue, Green, Yellow, Red) Product Name Shoof SKU Barcode (EAN) Product Name Shoof SKU Barcode (EAN) Captive Bolt Activator Blue 50pk 201072 9417027004446 Captive Bolt Activator Green 50pk 201073 9417027010911 Captive Bolt Activator Yellow 50pk 201074 9417027022426 Captive Bolt Activator Red 50pk 210217 9417027167837 Affected products can be identified by batch/lot numbers printed on the packaging: 4-digit alphanumeric batch codes ending in: N, O, P, Q, R, S, or T 10-digit alphanumeric batch codes beginning with: DAG24K, DAG24L, DAG25A, DAG25B, DAG25C, or DAG25D Batch/lot numbers are located under the lid of the unit.
Brand / company RWS, Blitz, Kerner
Hazard / issue Due to a manufacturing defect, affected batches of cartridges can malfunction during use and discharge unintended or explode.
Remedy / action
  • Stop using the cartridges immediately and store them securely and separately from other substances in accordance with dangerous goods regulations. Check the batch/lot number on the product. If your cartridges are affected, return them to the place of purchase for a replacement product. Contact Shoof International (Australia) if you require further assistance or information relating to the affected products.
Recall number / record ID certain-batches-of-livestock-stunning-cartridges-%E2%80%93-9x17-%E2%80%93-rws-and-blitz-and-kerner-branded

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