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1. Hitachi Koki Recalls Pneumatic Nailers Due to Injury Hazards http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2014/Hitachi-Koki-Recalls-Pneumatic-Nailers/
2. Big Lots Recalls Ottomans Due to Fall Hazard http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2014/Big-Lots-Recalls-Ottomans/
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Recall Date: June 12, 2014
Recall Number: 14-205
Hitachi Koki Recalls Pneumatic Nailers Due to Injury Hazards
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Recall Summary
Name of Product: Hitachi Koki Pneumatic Nailer
Hazard: The pneumatic nailers can jam and override the safety switch that permits only one nail to fire at a time, posing an injury risk.
Remedy: Repair
Consumer Contact: Hitachi Koki U.S.A. Ltd. toll-free at (844) 666-9469 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.hitachipowertools.com and click on “Safety Notice Recall” for more information.
Recall Details
Units: About 25,000 units in the United States and 300 in Canada
Description: This recall involves two models of Hitachi Koki 3 ¼ inch strip pneumatic nailers with depth adjustment. Affected model numbers are NR83A2(Y) and NR83A3. Model numbers are located on a label attached to the side of the nailers and on the outside of the box containing the product. The manufacturing date can be identified by the serial number engraved at the end of the handle on the nailer. Model number NR83A2(Y) has serial numbers which start with QD2, QN2 QO2, Q13, Q23, Q33, Q43, Q52, Q53, Q62, Q72, Q82 and Q92. Model number NR83A3 has serial numbers which start with QD3, QN3, QO3, Q14, Q24, Q34, Q63, Q73, Q83 and Q93. Units with a letter “R” decal next to the model number and an engraved “R” near the serial number are not included in this product recall.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled nailers and contact Hitachi Koki U.S.A. for instructions on how to return the product for a free repair.
Sold by: Independent home improvement and building supply stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com, HomeDepot.com, Lowes.com, Walmart.com and Grainger.com from May 2012 through May 2014 for about $300.
Importer: Hitachi Koki U.S.A. Ltd., of Norcross, Ga.
Manufactured in: Taiwan
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Recall Date: June 12, 2014
Recall Number: 14-206
Big Lots Recalls Ottomans Due to Fall Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Recall Summary
Name of Product: Wilson and Fisher brand Cayman Resin Wicker Ottoman
Hazard: The center of the ottoman can collapse during normal use, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
Remedy: Refund
Consumer Contact: Big Lots toll-free at (866) 244-5687 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.biglots.com and click on “Recalls” at the bottom for more information.
Recall Details
Units: About 14,000
Description: The Wilson and Fisher brand ottomans are dark brown resin wicker with cream colored cushions. They are part of a six-piece Cayman Resin Wicker seating set consisting of two ottomans, two chairs, a sofa and a table. The recalled sets will have item number DA13-015-6S-2CO and SKU 810140754, which can be found in the instructions that accompany the sets.
Incidents/Injuries: Big Lots has received 19 reports of consumers falling through the centers of ottomans. Six reported minor injuries such as back strain, scratches, bruises or contusions.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ottomans and return them to any Big Lots store for a $50 refund each. Customers will be allowed to keep the remaining pieces in the sets.
Sold exclusively at: Big Lots stores nationwide from February 2014 through March 2014 for about $320 per set.
Importer: Big Lots, of Columbus, Ohio
Manufactured in: China.
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