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RWS Livestock Stunning Cartridges

Official notice

24 Apr 2026

Last checked

24 Apr 2026

High riskACCC

An official ACCC notice concerns RWS Livestock Stunning Cartridges. Risk of serious injury to users or damage to equipment if the affected cartridges explode or discharge while in use. Published 2026-04-24.

What to do now

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 full refund or replacement product. Contact Bainbridge Pty Ltd Call: 07 3348 8404 between 7:30am and 5pm (AEST), Monday to Friday. Email: returns@bainbridgevet.com.au Visit: https://www.bainbridgevet.com.au/page/85/rws-and-blitz-captive-bolt-activators

Recall number

348e79be-0149-45d2-8a9c-d7a56531a253

Official notice

2026-04-24

The hazard

Risk of serious injury to users or damage to equipment if the affected cartridges explode or discharge while in use.

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

/lot, DAG25B5773, DAG25C5777, es

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Affected products

Product 1

RWS and Blitz and Kerner 9x17 Livestock Stunning Cartridges (Captive Bolt Activator) (9mm), supplied in 50 pack formats. Affected products can be identified by the batch/lot number on the top or underside of the lid/unit. 4-digit format: Ends with: N, O, P, Q, R, S, or T. 10-digit format (DO 50 packs): Begins with: DAG24K, DAG24L, DAG25A, DAG25B, DAG25C, or DAG25D.

Risk / hazard

Risk of serious injury to users or damage to equipment if the affected cartridges explode or discharge while in use.

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

Company & contacts

Manufacturer

Bainbridge Pty Ltd

Phone

Not provided

Brand: Bainbridge. Contact: Bainbridge Pty Ltd.

Source & status

Source

Tier

beta

Category

HOME

Classification

Farm equipment and supplies

App estimate

high

Recall details

Recall number

348e79be-0149-45d2-8a9c-d7a56531a253

Classification

Farm equipment and supplies

Source tier

beta

Documents, notices & source

See the official notice and source documents for full details.

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