DeWalt has voluntarily recalled two models of framing nailers due to risk of serious injury. Possible incorrect assembly of the bump-action trigger during production could cause the nailers to eject a fastener unexpectedly or the trigger lock-off not to function, the Consumer Product Safety Comission reported in a press release yesterday.
So far, no incidents or injuries have been reported.
The models affected are the D51825 and D51850, with date codes 20080249-20082749; units stamped with a “T” are not affected.
The tools, which were manufactured in Mexico, were sold at wholesale distributors and retailers nationwide from January 2008 through September 2008 for about $280.
Consumers should stop using the framing nailers and contact DeWalt at 877-437-7181 (8 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST) for instructions on receiving a free replacement bump-action trigger.
For more information and to see product images, see the full CPSC press release here. –Victoria Markovitz
