Hitachi Koki Pneumatic Nailer recall 14-205

Hitachi Koki Pneumatic Nailer

Hitachi Koki Recalls Pneumatic Nailers Due to Injury Hazards

CPSC published a recall notice for Hitachi Koki Pneumatic Nailer from Hitachi Koki Pneumatic on June 12, 2014. CPSC identifies this 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. The official remedy states: 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 to check on the product label

Compare every letter, number, space, and suffix. A similar-looking product may not be included in this recall.

Affected model numbers

NR83A2NR83A3

Additional identifying details

Model numbers are located on a label attached to the side of the nailers and on the outside of the box containing the product.

Why it was recalled

The pneumatic nailers can jam and override the safety switch that permits only one nail to fire at a time, posing an injury risk.

Incidents and injuries

None reported.

Official remedy

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.

Remedy type: Repair

Product and sales details

Brand: Hitachi Koki Pneumatic
Recall number: 14-205
Units: About 25,000 units in the United States and 300 in Canada
Manufactured in: Taiwan
Sold at / sales period: 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: Hitachi Koki U.S.A. Ltd., of Norcross, Ga.