Hitachi Koki Pneumatic Nailers Recalled Due to Safety Switch Failure
Hitachi Koki is recalling two models of pneumatic nailers because they can jam and override the safety switch, posing an injury risk.
What this means for you
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (pneumatic nailers) where the safety switch can be overridden, but the source explicitly states that no injuries have been reported.
Plain-English summary
Hitachi Koki U.S.A. Ltd. is recalling two models of 3 ¼ inch strip pneumatic nailers with depth adjustment: the NR83A2(Y) and the NR83A3. The recall involves approximately 25,000 units sold in the United States and 300 units in Canada. These nailers were 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.
The recalled nailers can jam and override the safety switch that permits only one nail to fire at a time, which poses an injury risk. No injuries have been reported in connection with this recall. Affected model numbers are located on a label attached to the side of the nailers and on the outside of the box. Units with a letter "R" decal next to the model number and an engraved "R" near the serial number are not included in this recall.
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. Hitachi Koki U.S.A. Ltd. can be reached toll-free at (844) 666-9469 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.hitachipowertools.com by clicking on "Safety Notice Recall" for more information.
The recalled product
- Product
- Hitachi Koki Pneumatic Nailer
- Manufacturer
- Hitachi Koki U.S.A. Ltd., of Norcross, Ga.
- Category
- Consumer Product — Power Tools
- Affected units
- 25,000
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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