CPSC recall 10-163, announced March 11, 2010, covers Hitachi Koki Coil Nailers (about 50,000 units). The nailers could have a faulty feeder that can allow nails to be ejected sideways, posing a serious injury hazard to the user or bystanders. The notice cites 37 incident reports and 15 injuries. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled coil nailer and contact Hitachi Koki U.S.A., Ltd. for a free repair. Recall contact: call (800) 706-7337, or go to www.hitachipowertools.com.
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
Affected model numbers
The model number is NV83A2 and can be found on the body of the product.
Which products are included?
The coil nailers are used to project nails into drywall, wood or other materials. The model number is NV83A2 and can be found on the body of the product. Only those units manufactured between October 2002 and September 2005 are included in this recall. The manufacturing date can be identified by the serial number engraved at the end of the handle, the first digit representing the month (1 for January, 2 for February, 3 for March, 4 for April, 5 for May, 6 for June, 7 for July, 8 for August, 9 for September, O for October, N for November and D for December) and the second digit representing the year (2 for 2002, 3 for 2003, 4 for 2004 and 5 for 2005).
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The nailers could have a faulty feeder that can allow nails to be ejected sideways, posing a serious injury hazard to the user or bystanders.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received 37 reports of nails being ejected sideways, including 15 reports of injuries. The injuries were primarily in the eye region, including five reports of partial blindness.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled coil nailer and contact Hitachi Koki U.S.A., Ltd. for a free repair.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Hitachi Koki
- Manufacturer
- Hitachi Koki Co. Ltd., of Japan
- Product type
- Nailers
- Recall number
- 10-163
- Units
- About 50,000 in the United States and about 15,000 in Canada
- Manufactured in
- Japan
- Sold at / sales period
- Lowe's, Home Depot, other home improvement and building supply stores and online at Amazon.com nationwide from November 2002 through March 2006 for between $350 and $400.
- Importer
- Hitachi Koki U.S.A., Ltd., of Norcross, Ga.
Coil Nailers
CPSC product type: Nailers
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact Hitachi Koki U.S.A., Ltd. at (800) 706-7337 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.hitachipowertools.com
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