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Affected model numbers
NV83A2The model number is NV83A2 and can be found on the body of the product.
Why it was recalled
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.
Incidents and injuries
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.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled coil nailer and contact Hitachi Koki U.S.A., Ltd. for a free repair.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Coil
- Manufacturer
- Hitachi Koki Co. Ltd., of Japan
- Recall number
- 10-163
- Units
- About 50,000 in the United States and about 15,000 in Canada
- Manufactured in
- Japan
- Sold at / sales period
- 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.
- Importer
- Hitachi Koki U.S.A., Ltd., of Norcross, Ga.
Coil Nailers
CPSC product type: Nailers
Recall contact information
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
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