CPSC recall · Reported March 11, 2010
Coil Nailers Recalled by Hitachi Koki Due to Serious Injury Hazard
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.
Hitachi Koki Co. Ltd., of Japan recalled The coil nailers are used to project nails into drywall, wood or other materials. The mod….
Coil Nailers Recalled by Hitachi Koki Due to Serious Injury Hazard was recalled by Hitachi Koki Co. Ltd., of Japan in March 11, 2010. Reason: The nailers could have a faulty feeder that can allow nails to be ejected sideways, posing a serious injury h…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled coil nailer and contact Hitachi Koki…. Verify recall #10163 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Hitachi Koki Co. Ltd., of Japan issued this CPSC recall-The nailers could have a faulty feeder that can allow nails to be ejected sideways, posing a serious injury h….
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- agency class
- March 11, 2010
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #10163 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
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Product description
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).
Reason for recall
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.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled coil nailer and contact Hitachi Koki U.S.A., Ltd. for a free repair.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 10163 |
| Date reported | March 11, 2010 |
| Date initiated | March 11, 2010 |
| Recalling firm | Hitachi Koki Co. Ltd., of Japan |
| Affected scope | About 50,000 in the United States and about 15,000 in Canada |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled coil nailer and contact Hitachi Koki U.S.A., Ltd. for a free repair.
- Check the recall number (10163) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.
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