Rigid Framing Nailer Recall Lawsuit | 2026 Latest Updates

RIDGID 18Volt Brushless 21-degree and 30-degree framing nailers, models R09894 and R09895, were recalled on July 31, 2025. It is a CPSC Fast Track recall covering about 64,000 nailers. The recall is ongoing. The dual action engagement system can malfunction and discharge a nail when the trigger alone is pulled. This poses a laceration hazard. No injuries are reported. Health Canada announced a joint recall for nailers sold in Canada. Owners should stop using the nailers and check powertools.ridgid.com/recall. The repair is free. Home Depot sold the nailers from July 2021 through May 2025. No lawsuit, class action or MDL has been filed over the nailers.

Latest Rigid Framing Nailer Recall Updates

July 31, 2025: CPSC and Health Canada Announce the Recall

The CPSC and Health Canada announced a joint recall of RIDGID framing nailers with TTI Consumer Power Tools [1, 2]. CPSC numbered it recall 25-416. About 64,000 nailers were sold in the United States and about 6,575 in Canada. The remedy is a free repair.

Which Rigid Framing Nailers Are Affected?

The recall covers two RIDGID nailers sold at Home Depot and Direct Tools Factory Outlet between July 2021 and May 2025:

• RIDGID 18Volt Brushless 21-Degree Framing Nailer, model R09894, serial numbers CS21146D220001 – CS24165N220001
• RIDGID 18Volt Brushless 30-Degree Framing Nailer, model R09895, serial numbers CS21275D220001 – CS24165N220001

The model and serial numbers are on the data plate. Look on the side of the nail tray where you load fasteners, or on the bottom of the nailer where the battery goes in. Nailers with a black ink mark or a punched hole next to the serial number are not included in the recall.

Why Were the Rigid Framing Nailers Recalled?

The RIDGID framing nailers were recalled because their safety mechanism can fail and fire a nail on a trigger pull alone. The nailer should fire only when the nose piece is pressed against the work and the trigger is pulled at the same time. The CPSC calls the result a laceration hazard. The nailers were manufactured in China and imported by TTI Consumer Power Tools, Inc. of Anderson, South Carolina, and sold through Home Depot and Direct Tools Factory Outlet.

Reported Incidents, Injuries, or Illnesses

No incidents or injuries have been reported to the CPSC. As of July 22, 2025, the company had received no reports of injuries or incidents in Canada or the United States. If a recalled nailer hurt you, you can report it at SaferProducts.gov or through the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772.

What Should Consumers Do?

If you own a RIDGID 18V framing nailer, take these steps:

1. Stop using the nailer right away.
2. Use RIDGID’s recall page at powertools.ridgid.com/recall to see if your nailer is included [3]. The page also has a “Check Repair Status” link.
3. Follow the steps there to get a free repair. TTI sends a prepaid label, updates the software and ships the nailer back.
4. Call TTI Consumer Power Tools at 800-597-9624, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, if you need help.
5. Report problems with the remedy to the CPSC through its recall complaint form.

Legal Options

No lawsuit names the RIDGID framing nailers, and no class action or MDL exists. A recall does not by itself set liability or a right to compensation. If a recalled nailer injured you, keep the nailer, your receipt, photos and medical records. Photograph the nailer before shipping it. A product liability attorney can review your facts.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is There a Rigid Framing Nailer Recall Lawsuit?

A Rigid framing nailer recall lawsuit does not exist so far. The action is a regulator recall with a repair remedy, and a recall alone does not decide who may bring a claim.

Was the Rigid Framing Nailer Recall Also Issued in Canada?

Yes, the Rigid framing nailer recall was also issued in Canada. Health Canada published it as joint recall RA-77752 for the same two models, sold between July 2021 and May 2025.

How Do I Report a Rigid Framing Nailer Incident in Canada?

In Canada, you report a Rigid framing nailer incident with Health Canada’s Consumer Product Incident Report Form. In the United States, injuries go to SaferProducts.gov or the CPSC hotline instead.

Can I Give Away a Recalled Rigid Framing Nailer in Canada?

No, you cannot give away a recalled Rigid framing nailer in Canada. The Canada Consumer Product Safety Act prohibits recalled products from being redistributed, sold or even given away by anyone.

References

1. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2025/TTI-Consumer-Power-Tools-Recalls-RIDGID-Framing-Nailers-Due-to-Laceration-Hazard
2. https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/ridgid-18v-brushless-21-degree-and-30-degree-framing-nailers-recalled-due-laceration
3. https://powertools.ridgid.com/pages/recall