DEWALT Cordless Brad Nailers recall: Injury Hazard
DEWALT Recalls Cordless Brad Nailers Due to Injury Hazard
Why was DEWALT Cordless Brad Nailers recalled?
The nailer can operate when the lock-off (safety) is in the locked position. Also, the nailer can operate when the trigger is not pulled and the contact trip is depressed. The unexpected ejection of a nail poses a serious injury hazard to consumers.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should immediately stop using the nailers and contact DEWALT for the location of the nearest service center to receive a free repair. Contact: For additional information, contact DEWALT toll-free at (866) 220-1481 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the company's Web site at www.DEWALT.com
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- DEWALT DC608 Cordless Brad Nailers
- Company
- DEWALT Industrial Tool Co., of Towson, Md.
- Quantity
- About 14,000
- Sold at
- Wholesale distributors and retailers from October 2007 through May 2008 for about $280.
- Recall date
- August 5, 2008
- Incidents / injuries
- DEWALT has received two reports of nailers operating when the lock-off (safety) was in the locked position. No injuries have been reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
This recall involves the DEWALT DC608 18-Volt Cordless 2" 18-Gauge Straight Brad Nailer with date codes 200728 through 200821. "DC608" is located on the right side of the magazine. The date code can be found on the underside of the handle, once the battery pack is removed. Units stamped with an "M" following the date code are not included in this recall.