Ryobi Y18GB Airwave 18-Gauge Brad Nailer and Ryobi Y18GBS Airwave 2-in-1 Brad Nailer/Stapler Recalled due to Laceration Hazard
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Summary
Immediately stop using the recalled products and contact TTI Consumer Power Tools, Inc. to receive a replacement product.
Affected products
This recall involves the RYOBI model Y18GB Airwave 18-Gauge Brad Nailer (the “Nailer”) and the RYOBI model Y18GBS Airwave 2-in-1 Brad Nailer/Stapler ("Nailer/Stapler") sold in Canada only. The Nailer is 10 inches in height, 11.8 inches in depth and 3.7 inches in width and weighs approximately 6.3 lbs. The Nailer/Stapler is a multi tool and is approximately 9.8 inches in height, 12 inches in depth, and 5.9 inches in width and weighs approximately 8 lbs.
Issue
The work piece contact element can bind in a compressed position allowing the nail to be discharged by activating the trigger alone rather than the intended two step actuation process, posing a potential laceration hazard.
As of May 3, 2024, the company has received 1 reported incident in which a consumer sustained an injury in Canada.
What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled products and contact TTI Consumer Tools, Inc. to facilitate the return of the recalled product and secure a replacement product.
For more information, consumers can contact TTI Consumer Tools, Inc. at Toll free at 1-800-525-2579, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EST, Monday through Friday, or online at https://ryobitools.ca/ and click “Important Recall Information” at the bottom of the page. The products were not sold in the United States.
Please note that the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act prohibits recalled products from being redistributed, sold or even given away in Canada.
Health Canada would like to remind consumers to report any health or safety incidents related to the use of this product or any other consumer product or cosmetic by filling out the Consumer Product Incident Report Form.
This recall is also posted on the OECD Global Portal on Product Recalls website. You can visit this site for more information on other international consumer product recalls.
Additional information
Background
Number Sold
The Company reported that approximately 8,910 of the Nailers and 4,067 of the Nailer/Staplers were sold in Canada.
Time Period Sold
The Nailer was sold between November 2021 and March 2024. The Nailer/Stapler was sold between October 2021 and March 2024.
Place of Origin
Manufactured in China.
Details
Distributor
TTI Consumer Power Tools, Inc.
Anderson, South Carolina
United States of America
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