Ridgid Pneumatic Nailers Recalled by One World Technologies Due to Laceration or Injury Hazard; Sold Exclusively at the Home Depot
CPSC recall 13059 · announced December 6, 2012 · De Poan Pneumatic · 8,400 units affected
The product
The recalled pneumatic nailers are used to secure fasteners into roofs and woodwork. The orange and gray hand held drill-shaped tools have the name "RIDGID" on the side of the nailers in white type on a black panel. The model and serial numbers are located on the side of the nail tray/magazine where the fasteners are loaded. Recalled nailers have the following serial number range: Coil Roofing Nailer model R175RNE: ER114600001 through ER1217008424 Clipped Head Framing Nailer model R350CHE: ER114600001 through ER1215004424. Nailers with a blue dot on the product packaging are not included in the recall.
The hazard
The trigger assembly on the nailers can malfunction and involuntarily discharge a fastener, posing a laceration or injury hazard to consumers.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled nailers and contact One World Technologies for a free replacement nailer. Remedy type: Replace
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): None reported
Sold at: Home Depot stores nationwide and online at homedepot.com between January 2012 and September 2012 for about $230.
Consumer contact: One World Technologies at (800) 597-9624 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.ridgid.com and click on Safety Notices for more information.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.