The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighCPSC·08269·Announced 2008-05-15

Paslode Tall Red Fuel Cells Recalled for Fire Hazard

Paslode is recalling Tall Red fuel cells for cordless framing nailers because they can leak fuel, posing a fire hazard. No injuries have been reported.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

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 fire hazard, which is a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

Paslode, of Vernon Hills, Ill., is recalling approximately 86,000 "Tall Red" fuel cells designed for use in Paslode cordless framing nailers. The recall is due to a fire hazard caused by the fuel cells leaking fuel.

The recalled fuel cells have part number 81600 printed in the upper right hand corner of the packaging. They were sold at construction supply and home center stores and by construction supply dealers nationwide from February 2008 through April 2008 for between $11 and $14. The specific Best-Use-Before Dates on the fuel cells are 09 AUG 2009, 10 AUG 2009, and 11 AUG 2009. The Manufactured Dates on the outside of the master cartons are 11 FEB 2008, 12 FEB 2008, and 13 FEB 2008.

No injuries have been reported. Consumers should immediately stop using the fuel cells and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund or credit. For additional information, consumers can contact Paslode at (800) 222-6990 between 7 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit www.paslode.com.

The recalled product

Product
Tall Red Fuel Cells
Manufacturer
Paslode, of Vernon Hills, Ill.
Category
Consumer Product — Power Tool Accessories
Hazard
Affected units
86,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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