Ridgid Pneumatic Nailers Recalled by One World Technologies Due to Laceration or Injury Hazard; Sold Exclusively at the Home Depot

RIDGID Coil Roofing Nailer and RIDGID Clipped Head Framing Nailer

Date of Recall

2012-12-06

CPSC Release Number

13-059

Manufactured In

Taiwan

Company Phone Number

(800) 597-9624

Units

About 8,400 Coil Roofing Nailers and 4,400 Clipped Head Framing Nailers

Manufacturer

De Poan Pneumatic Corporation, of Taiwan

Importer

One World Technologies Inc., of Anderson, S.C.

Sold By

Home Depot stores nationwide and online at homedepot.com between January 2012 and September 2012 for about $230.

Problem/Hazard

The trigger assembly on the nailers can malfunction and involuntarily discharge a fastener, posing a laceration or injury hazard to consumers.

Injuries/Incidents

None reported

Description

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

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled nailers and contact One World Technologies for a free replacement nailer.

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.

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