CPSC2009-06-25
DEWALT Recalls Framing Nailers Due to Serious Injury Hazard
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.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the framing nailers and contact DEWALT for instructions on receiving a free replacement bump action trigger.
Affected count
About 9,000
Injuries reported
None reported.
Manufactured in
Mexico
Products
DEWALT D51825 and D51850 Framing Nailers
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
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2009/DEWALT-Recalls-Framing-Nailers-Due-to-Serious-Injury-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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