DEWALT Recalls Cordless Brad Nailers Due to Injury Hazard
USDEWALT Recalls Cordless Brad Nailers Due to Injury Hazard
Recalling Firm: DEWALT Industrial Tool Co., of Towson, Md.
Reason for Recall / 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.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
DEWALT DC608 Cordless Brad Nailers
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/DEWALT-Recalls-Cordless-Brad-Nailers-Due-to-Injury-Hazard |
| Title | DEWALT Recalls Cordless Brad Nailers Due to Injury Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/1bcbfc78b6af4b18a10416c1edab09ec.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Cordless Brad Nailer |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/090a99d1959948618c65fa666cd21312.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Model Number Identification, Date Code Identification, and a Date Code Not Included in this Recall |
| Hazards › Name | 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. |
| Injuries › Name | DEWALT has received two reports of nailers operating when the lock-off (safety) was in the locked position. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | DEWALT DC608 Cordless Brad Nailers |
| Products › Type | Nailers |
| Products › Category I D | 2053 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 14,000 |
| Recall I D | 4391 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the nailers and contact DEWALT for the location of the nearest service center to receive a free repair. |
| Retailers › Name | Wholesale distributors and retailers from October 2007 through May 2008 for about $280. |
| Recall Date | 2008-08-05T00:00:00 |
| Description | 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. |
| Recall Number | 08352 |
| Manufacturers › Name | DEWALT Industrial Tool Co., of Towson, Md. |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact DEWALT toll-free at (866) 220-1481 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the company's Web site at www.DEWALT.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | Mexico |
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