TTI Consumer Power Tools Recalls RIDGID Framing Nailers Due to Laceration Hazard

Recall Summary

Name of Product: RIDGID 18Volt Brushless 21-Degree Framing Nailers and RIDGID 18Volt Brushless 30-Degree Framing Nailers

Hazard: The dual action engagement system on the nailers can malfunction and involuntarily discharge a nail by pulling the trigger alone, posing a laceration hazard to consumers. The nailer should require both the work piece contact element (nose-piece) to be depressed and the trigger to be pulled at the same time in order to discharge a nail.

Remedy: Repair

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled nailers and visit powertools.ridgid.com/recall to determine if their nailer is included in the recall and for instructions on how to obtain a free repair. TTI Consumer Power Tools will send a prepaid label to the consumer to return the recalled nailer, the software in the nailer will be updated, and then the nailer will be shipped back to the consumer.

Consumer Contact: TTI Consumer Power Tools toll-free at 800-597-9624 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, online at powertools.ridgid.com/recall or powertools.ridgid.com and click on "Important Recall Information" at the bottom of the page for more information.

Recall Details

Units: About 6,400 (In addition, about 6,575 were sold in Canada)

Description: This recall involves the RIDGID 18Volt Brushless 21-Degree Framing Nailer and the RIDGID 18Volt Brushless 30-Degree Framing Nailer. The model and serial numbers are located on the data plate found either on the side of the nail tray/magazine where the fasteners are loaded or on the bottom of the nailer where you insert the battery. Only nailers without either a black ink mark or a punched hole next to the serial number on the data plate are included in the recall.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported

Sold at: Home Depot and Direct Tools Factory Outlet stores nationwide and online at www.homedepot.com and www.directtoolsoutlet.com from July 2021 through May 2025 for between $329 and $389.

Importer: TTI Consumer Power Tools, Inc., of Anderson, South Carolina

Manufactured in: China

Notes: Health Canada's Press release is available at: TBD

A description of the recalled RIDGID 18Volt Brushless 21-Degree Framing Nailer shows an orange and black power tool with a nail magazine extending from the front. The RIDGID logo is visible on the side.

A description of the recalled RIDGID 18Volt Brushless 30-Degree Framing Nailer shows an orange and black power tool with a nail magazine extending from the front. The RIDGID logo is visible on the side.

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