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RIDGID 18Volt Brushless 21-Degree Framing Nailers and 30-Degree Framing Nailers Fire Nails Unexpectedly

from Dr. Howard Smith Reports · host Howard G. Smith MD, AM

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DM8Ox4SxbWM/The dual action safety engagement system malfunctions causing the tool to discharge a nail with just the trigger pull rather than a trigger pull and a nose-piece engagement. This nailer can inflict serious injuries.About 64,000 nailers were sold in the US and 6,575 were sold in Canada at Home Depot and Direct Tools Factory Outlet stores as well as online at homedepot.com and directtoolsoutlet.com from July 2021 through May 2025.Stop using these recalled nailers. Check if your nailer is affected by visiting powertools.ridgid.com/recall. If it is, TTI Consumer Power Tools will provide a prepaid shipping label to return the tool for a software update. For more information, contact TTI Consumer Power Tools at 1-800-597-9624.https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2025/TTI-Consumer-Power-Tools-Recalls-RIDGID-Framing-Nailers-Due-to-Laceration-Hazard#rigid #nailer #safetyswitch #injuries #recall

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