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Archived - Dewalt DC608 Cordless Brad Nailers
- Starting date:
- August 1, 2008
- Posting date:
- August 1, 2008
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Household Items, Tools and Electrical Products
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Physical Hazard, Product Safety
- Audience:
- General Public
- Identification number:
- RA-500001751
Affected products
Dewalt DC608 Cordless Brad Nailers
Product description
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.
| Model Number | Description | Date Code |
|---|---|---|
| DC608 | Heavy-Duty 18V Cordless 5/8"-2" 18 Gauge Straight Brad Nailer | 200728 through 200821 |
Hazard identified
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.
The U.S. Manufacturer, Dewalt, has received two reports of nailers operating when the lock-off (safety) was in the locked position. No injuries have been reported.
Health Canada has not received reports of incidents or injuries to Canadians related to the use of these cordless nailers.
Number sold
Approximately 1300 of the recalled cordless nailers were sold in Canada.
Time period sold
The cordless nailers were sold from October 2007 through May 2008.
Place of origin
Manufactured in Mexico.
Companies
- Manufacturer
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DEWALT Industrial Tool Co.
Towson
Maryland
UNITED STATES
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What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the nailers.
Consumers may contact the company for the location of the nearest service centre to receive a free repair.
For additional information, consumers may 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, or Dewalt Safety Recall Notice.