Hitachi Koki Recalls Pneumatic Nailers Due to Injury Hazards
⚠ Critical Alert — Stop Using Immediately
This product has been flagged with severe risks (fire or burn). Stop using it now and contact the brand or CPSC for a refund, repair, or replacement.
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-1706.
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.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-1706.
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.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact 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. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-1706.
Hitachi Koki U.S.A. Ltd. toll-free at (844) 666-9469 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.hitachipowertools.com and click on "Safety Notice Recall" for more information.
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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. Recall FAQ
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. is the subject of a consumer products recall: Hitachi Koki Recalls Pneumatic Nailers Due to Injury Hazards. The notice was published on June 12, 2014 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 25,000 units are potentially affected.