Blitzem! Wasp Killer & Nest Destroyer Aerosol Product

Official notice

26 Feb 2015

Last checked

26 Feb 2015

Risk not stated by sourceACCC

An official ACCC notice concerns Blitzem! Wasp Killer & Nest Destroyer Aerosol Product. If the defect occurs, a consumer may be injured by the rapid and violent expulsion of the contents of the can, or by the physical movement of the failed can. Published 2015-02-26.

What to do now

Consumers should check the batch number of their can and If their product is an affected product, they should immediately stop using the product and carefully dispose of the product as follows. Take the can outdoors to a well-ventilated area. We recommend use of protective clothing, including gloves, safety/sun glasses, and long sleeves/coveralls. At arm’s length, gently turn the can upside down ensuring that the bottom of the can is always pointing away from any person. With one hand holding the can upside down and with the nozzle pointing away from any person, use your other hand to discharge the gas for 30 seconds or until you can no longer hear a hissing sound. Take a photo of the can ensuring that the batch number is visible. Replace the cap and carefully dispose of the can by wrapping it in newspaper, placing in a plastic bag and then into the household rubbish.

Recall number

591eb009-4a1c-4f57-8374-ba93b9de9b5d

Official notice

2015-02-26

The hazard

If the defect occurs, a consumer may be injured by the rapid and violent expulsion of the contents of the can, or by the physical movement of the failed can.

How to check if you're affected

Compare the product name and identifiers below with the item you own. Follow the official notice if they match.

Lots

448A, is

Models

DESCRIPTION AFFECTED UNITS ARE MARKED WITH TH

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Affected products

Product 1

Aerosol spray wasp killer and nest treatment product. The product is a domestic use wasp control product.

Risk / hazard

If the defect occurs, a consumer may be injured by the rapid and violent expulsion of the contents of the can, or by the physical movement of the failed can.

Where it was sold

The source does not list specific retailers. See the official notice for where affected products were sold.

Location 1

AU · Australia

Affected area 1

AU · Australia

Source & status

Source

Tier

beta

Category

HOME

Classification

Garden tools and products

App estimate

unspecified

Recall details

Recall number

591eb009-4a1c-4f57-8374-ba93b9de9b5d

Classification

Garden tools and products

Source tier

beta

Documents, notices & source

See the official notice and source documents for full details.

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