Hitachi Koki Recalls Pneumatic Nailers Due to Injury Hazards
CPSC recall 14205. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The pneumatic nailers can jam and override the safety switch that permits only one nail to fire at a time, posing an injury risk.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
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.
CPSC recall 14205 has the recall date 12 Jun 2014. The notice names the firm Hitachi Koki. The recall has about 25,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2014 has 5,700 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Fire. CPSC gives the product type Nailers.
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| Incidents and injuries | None reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 25,000 |
| Remedy options | Repair |
| Description | This recall involves two models of Hitachi Koki 3 ΒΌ 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. |
| Product | Hitachi Koki Pneumatic Nailer, About 25,000 units in the United States and 300 in Canada, Nailers |
| 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. |
| Importer | Hitachi Koki U.S.A. Ltd |
| Made in | Taiwan |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 25,000Median of 2014: 5,700
- CPSC recalls of 2014
- 296
- Recalls of 2014 with one of the same hazards
- 28%
- Recalls of 2014 in the category Nailers
- 0%
- Recalls on the register that name Hitachi Koki
- 4
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 5 Mar 2014 | Hitachi Koki Recalls Grass Trimmers Due to Fire and Burn Hazards |
| 11 Mar 2010 | Coil Nailers Recalled by Hitachi Koki Due to Serious Injury Hazard |
| 27 Mar 2003 | CPSC, Hitachi Koki U.S.A., Ltd. Announce Recall to Repair Circular Saws |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 14205The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 14205. https://recallregister.com/product/1706-hitachi-koki-recalls-pneumatic-nailers-due-to-injury-hazards/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
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- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 14205 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
None reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
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.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 14205?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Repair
- How many units are in CPSC recall 14205?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 25,000 units in the United States and 300 in Canada