DeWALT Framing Nailers recall 05-580

DeWALT Framing Nailers

CPSC, DeWALT Announce Recall to Repair 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.

What to check on the product label

Compare every letter, number, space, and suffix. A similar-looking product may not be included in this recall.

Affected model numbers

D51722D51822RD51823R

Additional identifying details

Check the product label for these CPSC-listed model numbers: D51722, D51822R, D51823R.

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.

Incidents and injuries

DeWALT has received one report of a contact trip malfunctioning. There have been no reports of injuries.

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.

Product and sales details

Brand: DeWALT Framing
Manufacturer: DeWALT Industrial Tool Co., of Baltimore, Md.
Recall number: 05-580
Units: About 250 (60 new and 192 reconditioned)
Manufactured in: United States
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.