Hitachi Koki Recalls Pneumatic Nailers Due to Injury Hazards
Recall 14205 · Jun 12, 2014 · Hitachi Koki
25,000
units affected
25,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 14205
- Date
- Jun 12, 2014
- Company
- Hitachi Koki
- Units affected
- 25,000
- Product
- Hitachi Koki Pneumatic Nailer
- Product type
- Nailers
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves two models of Hitachi Koki 3 ¼ inch strip pneumatic nailers with depth adjustment. Affected model numbers are NR83A2(Y) and NR83A3. Model numbers are located on a label attached to the side of the nailers and on the outside of the box containing the product. The manufacturing date can be identified by the serial number engraved at the end of the handle on the nailer. Model number NR83A2(Y) has serial numbers which start with QD2, QN2 QO2, Q13, Q23, Q33, Q43, Q52, Q53, Q62, Q72, Q82 and Q92. Model number NR83A3 has serial numbers which start with QD3, QN3, QO3, Q14, Q24, Q34, Q63, Q73, Q83 and Q93. Units with a letter "R" decal next to the model number and an engraved "R" near the serial number are not included in this product recall.
What can happen
The pneumatic nailers can jam and override the safety switch that permits only one nail to fire at a time, posing an injury risk.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled nailers and contact Hitachi Koki U.S.A. for instructions on how to return the product for a free repair.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Independent home improvement and building supply stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com, HomeDepot.com, Lowes.com, Walmart.com and Grainger.com from May 2012 through May 2014 for about $300.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled hitachi koki pneumatic nailer?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled nailers and contact Hitachi Koki U.S.A. for instructions on how to return the product for a free repair.
What is the hazard?
The pneumatic nailers can jam and override the safety switch that permits only one nail to fire at a time, posing an injury risk.
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.