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Coil Nailers Recalled by Hitachi Koki Due to Serious Injury Hazard

Reported: March 11, 2010 Initiated: March 11, 2010 #10163

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

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled coil nailer and contact Hitachi Koki U.S.A., Ltd. for a free repair.

Details

Units Affected
About 50,000 in the United States and about 15,000 in Canada
Official Source
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2010/Coil-Nailers-Recalled-by-Hitachi-Koki-Due-to-Serious-Injury-Hazard

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
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).. Recalled by Hitachi Koki Co. Ltd., of Japan. Units affected: About 50,000 in the United States and about 15,000 in Canada.
Why was this product 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.
What should consumers do? ▼
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled coil nailer and contact Hitachi Koki U.S.A., Ltd. for a free repair.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on March 11, 2010. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 10163.

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