CPSC Recall - Issued 12/6/2012
Ridgid Pneumatic Nailers Recalled by One World Technologies Due to Laceration or Injury Hazard; Sold Exclusively at the Home Depot
Manufacturer: De Poan Pneumatic Corporation
Product: RIDGID Coil Roofing Nailer and RIDGID Clipped Head Framing Nailer
Hazard: The trigger assembly on the nailers can malfunction and involuntarily discharge a fastener, posing a laceration or injury hazard to consumers.
Injuries: 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.
Nailers with a blue dot on the product packaging are not included in the recall.
Remedy: Replace
Sold At: Home Depot stores nationwide and online at homedepot.com between January 2012 and September 2012 for about $230.
Units: 8,400 Coil Roofing 4,400 CoilHeadFraming
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.
Company Website: www.ridgid.com
