Recalls / 2005-06-03
CPSC, DeWALT Announce Recall to Repair Framing Nailers
05580 · Recalled 2005-06-03 · CPSC page
Description
The recall involves new DeWALT D51844 and D51845 Heavy-Duty 20° Full Round Head Framing Nailers, and new DeWALT Model D51722 Heavy Duty 31° Clipped Head Framing Nailers. The recalled units have the following date codes: 200203, 20024, 200217, 200302, 200304, 200308, 200315, 200325, 200329, 200343, 200403, 200404, 200406, 200407, 200412, 200413, 200415, 200416 and 200417. The location of the date code is shown on the photograph below. The new units have a rework date code of 200449DM, 200450DM, 200451DM or 200452DM on the carton. The recall also involves reconditioned DeWALT D51844R and D51845R Heavy-Duty 20° Full Round Head Framing Nailers, and reconditioned DeWALT Model D51822R and D51823R Heavy Duty 31° Clipped Head Framing Nailers, with date codes 200423 through 200509. The date codes on all of the units are located in the area shown on the photograph below.
Hazards
Reported injuries
Remedy
Products
| Name | Model | Units |
|---|---|---|
| DeWALT Framing Nailers | About 250 (60 new and 192 reconditioned) |
Parties
- Manufacturer
- DeWALT Industrial Tool Co.
- Made in
- United States
- Sold at
- New nailers were sold at major home centers, hardware, from December 2004 through March 2005, for, $300. Reconditioned nailers were sold at company service centers nationwide, from June 2004 through March 2005, $280.
Consumer contact
Call DeWALT toll-free (866) 397-3228 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit DeWALT's Web site at www.DeWALT.com
Source: CPSC recall 05580. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.