2 March 2015

Blitzem! Wasp Killer & Nest Destroyer Aerosol

Product Identifiers

Only cans with batch number 448A DOM261114 are affected. The batch number appears under the lid on the top dome of the can.

Supplier Contact

Yates NZ
150 Hutt park Road, Gracefield, Lower Hutt, New Zealand

If your can is affected:

1. Wearing gloves, safety/or sun glasses and long sleeves/coveralls, carefully take the can outdoors to a well-ventilated area.

2. Holding the can at arm’s length, gently turn it upside down, ensuring that the bottom of the can is always pointing away from any person.

3. 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.

4. Take a photo of the can ensuring that the batch number is visible.

5. Replace the cap and carefully dispose of the can by wrapping it in newspaper, placing it in a plastic bag and then into the household rubbish.

Responsible Agency

https://www.mbie.govt.nz

The Hazard!

Rust and corrosion may affect the bottom of the can, and could cause the can to suddenly and violently burst and shoot upwards if stored upright. If the can bursts it could injure you or someone else.

What to do...

To arrange for a refund for affected product: visit the website or call the toll free number. To make your application valid ensure you complete all of your details and attach a photo of the product with the batch number visible. You can check the batch number by holding at arm’s length and removing the cap.

Product Identifiers

Only cans with batch number 448A DOM261114 are affected. The batch number appears under the lid on the top dome of the can.

Supplier Contact

Yates NZ
150 Hutt park Road, Gracefield, Lower Hutt, New Zealand

If your can is affected:

1. Wearing gloves, safety/or sun glasses and long sleeves/coveralls, carefully take the can outdoors to a well-ventilated area.

2. Holding the can at arm’s length, gently turn it upside down, ensuring that the bottom of the can is always pointing away from any person.

3. 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.

4. Take a photo of the can ensuring that the batch number is visible.

5. Replace the cap and carefully dispose of the can by wrapping it in newspaper, placing it in a plastic bag and then into the household rubbish.

Responsible Agency

https://www.mbie.govt.nz