CPSC, DeWALT Announce Recall to Repair Framing Nailers
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-3106.
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.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-3106.
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.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact 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. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-3106.
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
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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. Recall FAQ
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. is the subject of a consumer products recall: CPSC, DeWALT Announce Recall to Repair Framing Nailers. The notice was published on June 3, 2005 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 250 units are potentially affected.