Farmers Depot has been notified by the manufacturer of a potential safety hazard associated with certain captive bolt cartridges. This issue may pose a risk to both the operator and the equipment.

Our records indicate that some customers may have purchased affected products. A recall has been issued for specific brands and lot numbers.

Check your Inventory

Please review the list of affected products and lot numbers below and check your inventory immediately.

If you have affected product
  • DO NOT USE THIS PRODUCT
  • Clearly mark it "DO NOT USE"
  • Set it aside in a safe location
  • Complete and submit the recall form below to report the items in your possession
Fill in the Recall Form
What happens next

We are currently working with the manufacturer and will communicate next steps, including product collection and credit, as soon as they are confirmed.

Your safety matters

The safety of our customers is our top priority. Please review the list of affected products and lot numbers below carefully and take action if you have any impacted inventory.

We appreciate your prompt attention to this matter and your cooperation throughout this process.

We understand this recall may impact your operation. If you require replacement cartridges, Farmers Depot has the following options available in green, yellow and red cartridges.

These products are not affected by the recall, offer consistent tested performance, and are available for order.

This recall applies to the following products and associated batch/lot numbers:

Item number 231 74 25:

RWS Cattle stunning cartridges 9mm

YELLOW

Item number 231 74 26:

RWS Cattle stunning cartridges 9mm

GREEN

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Item number 231 74 25: RWS Cattle stunning cartridges 9mm YELLOW

Item number 231 74 26: RWS Cattle stunning cartridges 9mm GREEN

Item number 231 74 27: RWS Cattle stunning cartridges 9mm RED

Item number 231 74 28: RWS Cattle stunning cartridges 9mm BLUE

Item number 231 74 22:

BLITZ und KERNER Cattle stunning cartridges 9mm

GREEN

Item number 231 74 24:

BLITZ und KERNER Cattle stunning cartridges 9mm

BLUE

Item number 231 74 21:

BLITZ und KERNER Cattle stunning cartridges 9mm

YELLOW

Item number 231 74 23:

BLITZ und KERNER Cattle stunning cartridges 9mm

RED

Item number 231 74 21: BLITZ und KERNER Cattle stunning cartridges 9mm YELLOW

Item number 231 74 22: BLITZ und KERNER Cattle stunning cartridges 9mm GREEN

Item number 231 74 23: BLITZ und KERNER Cattle stunning cartridges 9mm RED

Item number 231 74 24: BLITZ und KERNER Cattle stunning cartridges 9mm BLUE

THE FOLLOWING APPLIES TO THE 8 ITEMS ABOVE:

The batch/lot number is 4 characters long and alphanumeric, consisting of two digits followed by two letters.

The items concerned are products whose batch/lot numbers end with the following letters:

N, O, P, Q, R, S or T. For example, 57GP.

You will find the batch/lot number either on the back of the product packaging or, in the case of some older product packaging, on the inside of the lid.

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Item number 243 06 64: RWS Cattle stunning cartridges 9x17 RED DO 50

Item number 243 06 65: RWS Cattle stunning cartridges 9x17 YELLOW DO 50

Item number 243 06 66: RWS Cattle stunning cartridges 9x17 BLUE DO 50

Item number 243 06 67: RWS Cattle stunning cartridges 9x17 GREEN DO 50

THE FOLLOWING APPLIES TO THE 4 ITEMS LISTED ABOVE:

The batch/lot number is 10 digits long and is also alphanumeric.

It always begins with the letter sequence DAG. An example: DAG24K5950.

The items concerned are products whose batch/lot numbers containbthe following combinations in the first 6 digits:

  • DAG24K, DAG24L,
  • DAG25A, DAG25B, DAG25C, DAG25D.

You will find this number on the back of the tins/ packs (see the illustration opposite, in the area marked in BLUE).

The item number is always a 7-digit number beginning with a ‘2’. You will find this either on the front of the packaging or, in the case of some older product packs, on the back of the packaging.

All products bearing the relevant item and batch/lot numbers must no longer be used.