DEWALT Recalls Framing Nailers Due to Serious Injury Hazard

DEWALT D51825 and D51850 Framing Nailers

Date of Recall

2009-06-25

CPSC Release Number

09-256

Manufactured In

Mexico

Company Phone Number

(877) 437-7181

Units

About 9,000

Distributor

DEWALT Industrial Tool Co., of Towson, Md.

Sold By

Wholesale distributors and retailers nationwide from January 2008 through September 2008 for about $280.

Problem/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.

Injuries/Incidents

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

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

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