CPSC recall · Reported June 12, 2014
Hitachi Koki Recalls Pneumatic Nailers Due to Injury Hazards
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 CPSC recalled This recall involves two models of Hitachi Koki 3 ¼ inch strip pneumatic nailers with dep….
Hitachi Koki Recalls Pneumatic Nailers Due to Injury Hazards was recalled and listed by the CPSC in June 12, 2014. Reason: The pneumatic nailers can jam and override the safety switch that permits only one nail to fire at a time, po…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled nailers and contact Hitachi Koki U.S…. Verify recall #14205 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
issued this CPSC recall-The pneumatic nailers can jam and override the safety switch that permits only one nail to fire at a time, po….
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- agency class
- June 12, 2014
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #14205 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.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 1 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
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Product description
This recall involves two models of Hitachi Koki 3 ¼ inch strip pneumatic nailers with depth adjustment. Affected model numbers are NR83A2(Y) and NR83A3. Model numbers are located on a label attached to the side of the nailers and on the outside of the box containing the product. The manufacturing date can be identified by the serial number engraved at the end of the handle on the nailer. Model number NR83A2(Y) has serial numbers which start with QD2, QN2 QO2, Q13, Q23, Q33, Q43, Q52, Q53, Q62, Q72, Q82 and Q92. Model number NR83A3 has serial numbers which start with QD3, QN3, QO3, Q14, Q24, Q34, Q63, Q73, Q83 and Q93. Units with a letter "R" decal next to the model number and an engraved "R" near the serial number are not included in this product recall.
Reason for recall
The pneumatic nailers can jam and override the safety switch that permits only one nail to fire at a time, posing an injury risk.
Remedy, what to do
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.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 14205 |
| Date reported | June 12, 2014 |
| Date initiated | June 12, 2014 |
| Recalling firm | Not disclosed |
| Affected scope | About 25,000 units in the United States and 300 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 nailers and contact Hitachi Koki U.S.A. for instructions on how to return th…
- Check the recall number (14205) 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
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