Hart Consumer Products Recalls Nailers Due to Injury Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Walmart
Recall 22017 · Nov 10, 2021 · Hart Consumer Products
15,700
units affected
15,700
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 22017
- Date
- Nov 10, 2021
- Company
- Hart Consumer Products
- Units affected
- 15,700
- Product
- Hart 18-Gauge 2" Brad Nailers
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Injury
The product
This recall involves Hart 18-Gauge 2" Brad Nailers with model numbers HPNR01, HPNR01B, HPNR01B-SK, or HPNR01BNCA. The white, blue, and black handheld tool has the name "HART" on the side of the nailer in white type on a black background and has "18ga BRAD NAILER" on the side of the nail tray/magazine in white type on a blue background. The model numbers are located on the side of the nail tray/magazine where the nails are loaded.
What can happen
The contact sensor on the nailer can malfunction and involuntarily discharge a nail, posing a risk of serious injury to the user or bystanders.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled nailer and return it to any Walmart USA store for a full refund. Consumers may also return items for free by mail via a scheduled pickup from your home. To schedule a free pickup, consumers should call 800-776-5191.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None Reported.
- Sold at
- Walmart USA retail stores nationwide and online at www.walmart.com from April 2021 through September 2021 for between $130 and $160.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled hart 18-gauge 2" brad nailers?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled nailer and return it to any Walmart USA store for a full refund. Consumers may also return items for free by mail via a scheduled pickup from your home. To schedule a free pickup, consumers should call 800-776-5191.
What is the hazard?
The contact sensor on the nailer can malfunction and involuntarily discharge a nail, posing a risk of serious injury to the user or bystanders.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.