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DEWALT Recalls Framing Nailers Due to Serious Injury Hazard

Recalled June 25, 2009 · CPSC recall 09256 · DEWALT

Model Number IdentificationDate Code IdentificationUnits stamped with a "T" are not affected
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.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the framing nailers and contact DEWALT for instructions on receiving a free replacement bump action trigger.
Units
About 9,000
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 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.

What to do

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

Product
DEWALT D51825 and D51850 Framing Nailers
Distributed by
DEWALT Industrial Tool Co., of Towson, Md.
Made in
Mexico

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →