The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·05580·Announced 2005-06-03

DeWALT Recalls Framing Nailers Due to Contact Trip Malfunction Risk

DeWALT is recalling about 250 framing nailers because a contact trip malfunction could cause unexpected nail ejection, posing a risk of serious injury.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where a malfunction could cause serious injury, but the source explicitly states that no injuries have been reported, fitting the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

DeWALT Industrial Tool Co. is recalling approximately 250 framing nailers, including new and reconditioned models, due to a potential defect in the contact trip mechanism. The affected units include specific models of Heavy-Duty 20° Full Round Head and 31° Clipped Head Framing Nailers with specific date codes listed in the official notice.

The contact trip on some of the nailers could malfunction, causing a nail to eject unexpectedly. This poses a risk of serious injury to consumers. DeWALT has received one report of a contact trip malfunctioning, but there have been no reports of injuries.

New nailers were sold at major home centers and hardware stores nationwide from December 2004 through March 2005 for between $250 and $300. Reconditioned nailers were sold at company service centers nationwide from June 2004 through March 2005 for between $230 and $280. Consumers should stop using the nailers immediately and contact DeWALT for the location of the nearest service center to receive a free inspection and repair.

The recalled product

Product
DeWALT Framing Nailers
Manufacturer
DeWALT Industrial Tool Co., of Baltimore, Md.
Category
Consumer Product — Power Tools
Hazard
Affected units
250

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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