CPSC2005-06-03
CPSC, DeWALT Announce Recall to Repair Framing Nailers
DeWALT Industrial Tool Co., of Baltimore, Md.
Hazard
The contact trip on some of the nailers could malfunction and cause a nail to eject unexpectedly, posing a risk of serious injury to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the nailers immediately and contact DeWALT for the location of the nearest service center, to receive a free inspection and repair.
Sold at
New nailers were sold at major home centers and hardware stores nationwide, from December 2004 through March 2005, for between $250 and $300. Reconditioned nailers were sold at company service centers nationwide, from June 2004 through March 2005, for between $230 and $280.
Affected count
About 250 (60 new and 192 reconditioned)
Injuries reported
DeWALT has received one report of a contact trip malfunctioning. There have been no reports of injuries.
Manufactured in
United States
Products
DeWALT Framing Nailers
Consumer contact
Call DeWALT toll-free (866) 397-3228 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit DeWALT's Web site at www.DeWALT.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2005/CPSC-DeWALT-Announce-Recall-to-Repair-Framing-NailersDon't want to check this manually?
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