DEWALT · Recalled
DEWALT Recalls Cordless Brad Nailers Due to Injury 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.
- Units
- About 14,000
- Reports
- 2
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $280
- Remedy
- See notice
Reports, injuries, deaths and price are read out of the notice’s wording by rules, so they can miss unusual phrasing. The official notice is the record.
Affected
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.
The file
- Sold at
- Wholesale distributors and retailers from October 2007 through May 2008 for about $280.
- Product type
- Nailers
- Made in
- Mexico
- Recalled by
- DEWALT Industrial Tool Co., of Towson, Md.
Incident log
DEWALT has received two reports of nailers operating when the lock-off (safety) was in the locked position. No injuries have been reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the nailers and contact DEWALT for the location of the nearest service center to receive a free repair.
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
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated AUG 05 2008; last revised MAY 23 2014.
