Hitachi Koki Recalls Pneumatic Nailers Due to Injury Hazards

Active Recall Announced June 12, 2014 CPSC #14205

Quick answer

Hitachi Koki Recalls Pneumatic Nailers Due to Injury Hazards is CPSC recall #14205, announced on June 12, 2014. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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. The remedy is 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.. Affected brand: Hitachi Koki U.S.A. Ltd..

Hazard

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.

Affected products

Hitachi Koki Pneumatic Nailer

Recalled brands

Hitachi Koki U.S.A. Ltd.

Remedy

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 date

June 12, 2014

Categories

Nailers

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #14205?

CPSC recall #14205 covers Hitachi Koki Recalls Pneumatic Nailers Due to Injury Hazards, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on June 12, 2014. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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.

What is the remedy for recall #14205?

The CPSC remedy for recall #14205 is 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.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell Hitachi Koki Recalls Pneumatic Nailers Due to Injury Hazards on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2014/Hitachi-Koki-Recalls-Pneumatic-Nailers. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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