DEWALT Recalls Cordless Brad Nailers Due to Injury Hazard
Recall 08352 · Aug 5, 2008 · Dewalt
14,000
units affected
14,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 08352
- Date
- Aug 5, 2008
- Company
- Dewalt
- Units affected
- 14,000
- Product
- DEWALT DC608 Cordless Brad Nailers
- Product type
- Nailers
- Hazard
- Injury
The product
This recall involves the DEWALT DC608 18-Volt Cordless 2" 18-Gauge Straight Brad Nailer with date codes 200728 through 200821. "DC608" is located on the right side of the magazine. The date code can be found on the underside of the handle, once the battery pack is removed. Units stamped with an "M" following the date code are not included in this recall.
What can happen
The nailer can operate when the lock-off (safety) is in the locked position. Also, the nailer can operate when the trigger is not pulled and the contact trip is depressed. The unexpected ejection of a nail poses a serious injury hazard to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the nailers and contact DEWALT for the location of the nearest service center to receive a free repair.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- DEWALT has received two reports of nailers operating when the lock-off (safety) was in the locked position. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Wholesale distributors and retailers from October 2007 through May 2008 for about $280.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled dewalt dc608 cordless brad nailers?
Consumers should immediately stop using the nailers and contact DEWALT for the location of the nearest service center to receive a free repair.
What is the hazard?
The nailer can operate when the lock-off (safety) is in the locked position. Also, the nailer can operate when the trigger is not pulled and the contact trip is depressed. The unexpected ejection of a nail poses a serious injury hazard to consumers.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.