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Kamsin Gauge Pnematic Micro Headless Pin Nailer sold on Amazon safety warning over an injury risk
Product Safety Report for Kamsin Gauge Pnematic Micro Headless Pin Nailer presenting a high risk of injuries.
Product image from the OPSS safety notice 
What to do now
The risk with Kamsin Gauge Pnematic Micro Headless Pin Nailer sold on Amazon is physical injury.
- Stop using it.
- Read the corrective action below: some notices offer a fix rather than a return.
- This is a safety report rather than a manufacturer recall: the listing has been taken down, but the seller may not contact you. Get in touch with the seller through the marketplace.
- If you cannot reach the seller, Trading Standards can be told through Citizens Advice.
Why it matters. Products that break, pinch, cut or fail suddenly can cause injuries ranging from cuts to fractures.
Getting your money back
Contact the seller through your order history and say that the product is the subject of an OPSS safety report. Keep screenshots of the listing and your order.
If the seller does not respond, the marketplace’s own dispute process or your card provider is the next step.
From the official notice
Published by the Office for Product Safety and Standards (2409-0071). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product Safety Report for Kamsin Gauge Pnematic Micro Headless Pin Nailer presenting a high risk of injuries.
The risk
The products present a high risk of injuries as the safety interlock can be defeated by hand, presenting the chance of causing injury inadvertently. The trigger block could be removed by hand with no extra tools required as the pivot pin was held in using a rubber washer which, was easily removed. As the product did not have a safety guard around the trigger an item could be dropped on the trigger or when picking it up, it could fire a projectile inadvertently.
The products do not meet the requirements of the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008.
Action taken
The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon).
Advice to consumers
The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed.
The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon).
Additional information
PSD number: 2409-0071, 2409-0072
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Product description
Pin Nailer gun in black and orange
Open the OPSS notice
Questions
Why has Kamsin Gauge Pnematic Micro Headless Pin Nailer sold on Amazon been reported?
The risk with Kamsin Gauge Pnematic Micro Headless Pin Nailer sold on Amazon is physical injury. Products that break, pinch, cut or fail suddenly can cause injuries ranging from cuts to fractures.
How do I know if my product is affected?
The notice describes the affected product rather than listing codes. Compare the product name, pack size and where you bought it with the official notice.
What should I do now?
Stop using it. Read the corrective action below: some notices offer a fix rather than a return.
Can I get a refund or a repair?
Contact the seller through your order history and say that the product is the subject of an OPSS safety report. Keep screenshots of the listing and your order. If the seller does not respond, the marketplace’s own dispute process or your card provider is the next step.
Where was Kamsin Gauge Pnematic Micro Headless Pin Nailer sold on Amazon sold?
The notice names Amazon. Products bought elsewhere are covered too if they match the details listed.
