Fuel Cells Used With Framing Nailers Recalled by Paslode for Fire Hazard
Recall 08269 · May 15, 2008 · Paslode
86,000
units affected
86,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 08269
- Date
- May 15, 2008
- Company
- Paslode
- Units affected
- 86,000
- Product
- Tall Red Fuel Cells
- Product type
- Fuel Cells
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves "Tall Red" fuel cells designed for use in Paslode cordless framing nailers. The fuel cells have part number 81600 printed in the upper right hand corner of the product's packaging. The recalled fuel cells have the following date and manufacture codes. Best-Use-Before Dates - located at the bottom of each fuel cell: 09 AUG 2009 10 AUG 2009 11 AUG 2009 Manufactured Dates - located on the outside of master cartons: 11 FEB 2008 12 FEB 2008 13 FEB 2008
What can happen
The fuel cells used to power cordless framing nailers can leak fuel, posing a fire hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the fuel cells and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund or credit.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Construction supply and home center stores and by construction supply dealers nationwide from February 2008 through April 2008 for between $11 and $14.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled tall red fuel cells?
Consumers should immediately stop using the fuel cells and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund or credit.
What is the hazard?
The fuel cells used to power cordless framing nailers can leak fuel, posing a fire hazard.
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.