Recalls / 2012-12-06

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

13059 · Recalled 2012-12-06 · CPSC page

RIDGID Coil Roofing Nailer number R175RNE

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. Nailers with a blue dot on the product packaging are not included in the recall.

Hazards

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

Reported injuries

None reported

Remedy

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

Products

Name	Model	Units
RIDGID Coil Roofing Nailer and RIDGID Clipped Head Framing Nailer		About 8,400 Coil Roofing Nailers and 4,400 Clipped Head Framing Nailers

Parties

Manufacturer: De Poan Pneumatic Corporation
Importer: One World Technologies Inc., of Anderson, S.C.
Made in: Taiwan
Sold at: Home Depot, online at homedepot.com, 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.

More images

RIDGID Clipped Head Framing Nailer number R350CHE

Source: CPSC recall 13059. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.