Hitachi Koki Co · Recalled
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.
- Units
- About 50,000 in the United States and about 15,000 in Canada
- Reports
- 37
- Injuries
- 15
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $350–$400
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
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).
The file
- Sold at
- 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.
- Product type
- Nailers
- Made in
- Japan
- Recalled by
- Hitachi Koki Co. Ltd., of Japan, Hitachi Koki U.S.A., Ltd., of Norcross, Ga.
Incident log
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.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled coil nailer and contact Hitachi Koki U.S.A., Ltd. for a free repair.
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
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated MAR 11 2010; last revised MAY 23 2014.