CPSC recall 14205
Hitachi Koki Pneumatic Nailer
- CPSC
- unknown
- Published 2015-01-09
On 2015-01-09 the CPSC announced a recall of Hitachi Koki Pneumatic Nailer by Hitachi Koki U, citing the pneumatic nailers can jam and override the safety switch that permits only one nail to fire at a time, posing an injury risk.
| Agency | CPSC |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 14205 |
| Classification | Not classified |
| Status | unknown |
| Initiated | 2014-06-12 |
| Published | 2015-01-09 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC |
| Company | Hitachi Koki U |
| Distribution | US |
Product
Hitachi Koki Pneumatic Nailer | 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.
Reason
The pneumatic nailers can jam and override the safety switch that permits only one nail to fire at a time, posing an injury risk.
Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC. Current status: unknown.
Source
Official record: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2014/Hitachi-Koki-Recalls-Pneumatic-Nailers
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