Hitachi Koki Recalls Pneumatic Nailers Due to Injury Hazards
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2014-06-12 · 14205
Hazards
The pneumatic nailers can jam and override the safety switch that permits only one nail to fire at a time, posing an injury risk.
Recall
Number
14205
Date
2014-06-12
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Hitachi Koki Pneumatic Nailer
Remedies
Options
Repair
Companies
Retailer(s)
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.
Importer(s)
Hitachi Koki U.S.A. Ltd., of Norcross, Ga.
Country of manufacture
Taiwan
Description
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.