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Product recall · CPSCMarch 11, 2010Serious
Coil Nailers
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
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 Recall Registry rates this serious — Serious injuries are a stated risk.
What it looks like
Photos help. Identifiers decide. Appearance can vary by color, finish or packaging. Confirm the model number, date code or other identifier in the official notice.
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What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled coil nailer and contact Hitachi Koki U.S.A., Ltd. for a free repair.
Who to contact: 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
The product
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).
Details
- Units affected
- About 50,000 in the United States and about 15,000 in Canada
- Recall date
- March 11, 2010
- Brand
- Hitachi Koki Co. Ltd., of Japan, Hitachi Koki U.S.A., Ltd., of Norcross, Ga.
- Injuries reported
- Yes
- What has been reported
- 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.
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.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Coil Nailers Recalled by Hitachi Koki Due to Serious Injury Hazard”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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