Recall: DEWALT Recalls Framing Nailers Due to Serious Injury Hazard
| FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 25, 2009 Release # 09-256 |
Firm’s Recall Hotline: (877) 437-7181 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 |
DEWALT Recalls Framing Nailers Due to Serious Injury Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.Name of Product: DEWALT D51825 and D51850 Framing Nailers
Units: About 9,000
Distributor: DEWALT Industrial Tool Co., of Towson, Md.
Hazard: 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.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
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 |
Sold at: Wholesale distributors and retailers nationwide from January 2008 through September 2008 for about $280.
Manufactured in: Mexico
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the framing nailers and contact DEWALT for instructions on receiving a free replacement bump action trigger.
Consumer 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
