Recall #05-580 · Published June 3, 2005
DeWALT Framing Nailers
CPSC published a recall notice for DeWALT Framing Nailers from DeWALT Framing on June 3, 2005. CPSC identifies this 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. The official remedy states: 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.
Why it was recalled
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.
Official 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.
- Brand
- DeWALT Framing
- Recall published
- June 3, 2005
- Units
- About 250 (60 new and 192 reconditioned)
- Sold at / sales period
- 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.