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Hitachi Koki Recalls Pneumatic Nailers Due to Injury Hazards

Date: June 12, 2014
Company: Independent home improvement and building supply stores nationwide and online
Status: Ongoing
Source: CPSC

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

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. Options: Repair

Affected Products

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.

Why Was This 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.

Where Was This Sold?

Distribution information not available.

About Independent home improvement and building supply stores nationwide and online

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Data sourced from the CPSC. Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report