The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·22017·Announced 2021-11-10

Hart 18-Gauge 2" Brad Nailers Recalled for Involuntary Nail Discharge

Hart Consumer Products is recalling about 15,700 Hart 18-Gauge 2" Brad Nailers because the contact sensor can malfunction and cause the tool to involuntarily discharge a nail, posing a risk of serious injury.

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 (involuntary discharge of a nail) where the hazard poses a risk of serious injury to users and bystanders. No illnesses or injuries have been reported; the hazard is theoretical, which limits the score to a maximum of 3 per the rubric. The serious-injury risk justifies a "High" rather than "Moderate" classification.

Plain-English summary

Hart Consumer Products Inc. is recalling Hart 18-Gauge 2" Brad Nailers due to a malfunction in the contact sensor. The contact sensor can fail and cause the nailer to involuntarily discharge a nail, creating a risk of serious injury to the user or bystanders.

The recalled nailers are model numbers HPNR01, HPNR01B, HPNR01B-SK, or HPNR01BNCA. The nailers are white, blue, and black handheld tools with "HART" printed in white type on a black background, and "18ga BRAD NAILER" printed on the nail tray in white type on a blue background. Approximately 15,700 units were sold.

The nailers were sold exclusively at Walmart USA retail stores nationwide and online at www.walmart.com from April 2021 through September 2021 for between $130 and $160. Model numbers are located on the side of the nail tray where nails are loaded.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled nailer and return it to any Walmart USA store for a full refund or call 800-776-5191 to schedule a free pickup from home. Consumers may also contact Hart Consumer Products at 800-776-5191 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit https://www.harttools.com/support/safety or www.harttools.com and click on Important Recall Information for more details.

The recalled product

Product
Hart 18-Gauge 2" Brad Nailers
Manufacturer
Techtronic Industries Vietnam Manufacturing Co., Ltd., of Vietnam
Category
Consumer Product — Power Tools / Nailers
Hazard
  • malfunction-involuntary-discharge
  • serious-injury-risk
Affected units
15,700

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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