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Product Recall
Ridgid Pneumatic Nailers Recalled by One World Technologies Due to Laceration or Injury Hazard; Sold Exclusively at the Home Depot
RIDGID Coil Roofing Nailer number R175RNE
RIDGID Coil Roofing Nailer and RIDGID Clipped Head Framing Nailer
Recall Date: December 6th, 2012
Type: Nailers
Units: About 8,400 Coil Roofing Nailers and 4,400 Clipped Head Framing Nailers
Hazards: The trigger assembly on the nailers can malfunction and involuntarily discharge a fastener, posing a laceration or injury hazard to consumers.
Remedies: Replace
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled nailers and contact One World Technologies for a free replacement nailer.
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.
Images:
RIDGID Coil Roofing Nailer number R175RNE
RIDGID Clipped Head Framing Nailer number R350CHE
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.Injuries:
None reported
Manufacturers:
De Poan Pneumatic Corporation, of Taiwan
Retailers:
Home Depot stores nationwide and online at homedepot.com between January 2012 and September 2012 for about $230.
Importers:
One World Technologies Inc., of Anderson, S.C.
