CPSC recall 22-017, announced November 10, 2021, covers Hart 18-Gauge 2" Brad Nailers (about 15,700 units). The contact sensor on the nailer can malfunction and involuntarily discharge a nail, posing a risk of serious injury to the user or bystanders. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled nailer and return it to any Walmart USA store for a full refund. Recall contact: call 800-776-5191, or go to www.harttools.com/support/safety.
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
Check the product label for these CPSC-listed model numbers: HPNR01, HPNR01B, HPNR01B-SK, HPNR01BNCA.
Which products are included?
This recall involves Hart 18-Gauge 2" Brad Nailers with model numbers HPNR01, HPNR01B, HPNR01B-SK, or HPNR01BNCA. The white, blue, and black handheld tool has the name "HART" on the side of the nailer in white type on a black background and has "18ga BRAD NAILER" on the side of the nail tray/magazine in white type on a blue background. The model numbers are located on the side of the nail tray/magazine where the nails are loaded.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The contact sensor on the nailer can malfunction and involuntarily discharge a nail, posing a risk of serious injury to the user or bystanders.
Incidents and injuries
None Reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled nailer and return it to any Walmart USA store for a full refund. Consumers may also return items for free by mail via a scheduled pickup from your home. To schedule a free pickup, consumers should call 800-776-5191.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Hart
- Manufacturer
- Techtronic Industries Vietnam Manufacturing Co., Ltd., of Vietnam
- Product type
- Nailers
- Recall number
- 22-017
- Units
- About 15,700
- Manufactured in
- Vietnam
- Sold at / sales period
- Walmart USA retail stores nationwide and online at www.walmart.com from April 2021 through September 2021 for between $130 and $160.
- Importer
- Hart Consumer Products Inc., of Anderson, South Carolina
Recall contact information
Hart Consumer Products at 800-776-5191 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at https://www.harttools.com/support/safety or www.harttools.com and click on Important Recall Information for more information
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