CPSCJune 25, 2009

DEWALT Framing Nailers recall: Serious Injury Hazard

DEWALT Recalls Framing Nailers Due to Serious Injury Hazard

Why was DEWALT Framing Nailers recalled?

The bump action trigger on the framing nailers could have been incorrectly assembled during production, which would allow the nailer to eject a fastener unexpectedly or cause the trigger lock-off not to function. This can pose a serious injury hazard to the user or bystander.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should immediately stop using the framing nailers and contact DEWALT for instructions on receiving a free replacement bump action trigger. Contact: For additional information, contact DEWALT toll-free at (877) 437-7181 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm'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 D51825 and D51850 Framing Nailers
Company
DEWALT Industrial Tool Co., of Towson, Md.
Quantity
About 9,000
Recall date
June 25, 2009
Incidents / injuries
None reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

DEWALT framing nailers with model numbers and date codes listed below: Model Number Description Date Code Range D51825 Clipped Head Framing Nailer 20080249-20082749 D51850 Full Round Head Framing Nailer 20080249-20082749 The model number and date code are printed on the nailers (see photographs). Nailers with a "T" following the date code and nailers in the original packaging with a green dot identifier on the cardboard packaging are not included in this recall.

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