DEWALT Recalls Framing Nailers Due to Serious Injury Hazard
Recall 09256 · Jun 25, 2009 · Dewalt
9,000
units affected
9,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 09256
- Date
- Jun 25, 2009
- Company
- Dewalt
- Units affected
- 9,000
- Product
- DEWALT D51825 and D51850 Framing Nailers
- Product type
- Nailers
- Hazard
- Injury
The product
DEWALT framing nailers with model numbers and date codes listed below: Model Number Description Date Code Range D51825 Clipped Head Framing Nailer 20080249-20082749 D51850 Full Round Head Framing Nailer 20080249-20082749 The model number and date code are printed on the nailers (see photographs). Nailers with a "T" following the date code and nailers in the original packaging with a green dot identifier on the cardboard packaging are not included in this recall.
What can happen
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.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the framing nailers and contact DEWALT for instructions on receiving a free replacement bump action trigger.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled dewalt d51825 and d51850 framing nailers?
Consumers should immediately stop using the framing nailers and contact DEWALT for instructions on receiving a free replacement bump action trigger.
What is the 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.
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.