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Product Recall Number: 14-205

Why was Hitachi Koki Pneumatic Nailer recalled?

The pneumatic nailers can jam and override the safety switch that permits only one nail to fire at a time, posing an injury risk.

Hitachi Koki Pneumatic Nailer
Here's product recall specific data for Hitachi Koki Pneumatic Nailer.

  • Product Recall Number: 14-205

  • Product Safety Warning Number:

  • Date: 2014-06-12

  • Product Safety Warning Date:

  • Name Of Product: Hitachi Koki Pneumatic Nailer

  • Description: Nailers can jam and override the safety switch that permits only one nail to fire at a time, posing an injury risk.

  • Hazard Description: The pneumatic nailers can jam and override the safety switch that permits only one nail to fire at a time, posing an injury risk.

  • Consumer Action: None Listed

  • Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed

  • Remedy Type: Repair

  • Units: About 25,000 units in the United States and 300 in Canada

  • Incidents: None reported.

  • 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.

  • Sold At: Independent home improvement and building supply stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com, HomeDepot.com, Lowes.com, Walmart.com and Grainger.com from May 2012 through May 2014 for about $300.

  • Importers: None Listed

  • Manufacturers: None Listed

  • Distributors: None Listed

  • Manufactured In: Taiwan

  • Custom Label: None Listed

  • Custom Field: None Listed