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DEWALT Recalls Cordless Brad Nailers Due to Injury Hazard

Date: August 5, 2008
Company: DEWALT Industrial Tool Co., of Towson, Md.
Status: Ongoing
Source: CPSC

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Consumers should immediately stop using the nailers and contact DEWALT for the location of the nearest service center to receive a free repair.

Affected Products

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.

Why Was This Recalled?

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.

Where Was This Sold?

Distribution information not available.

About DEWALT Industrial Tool Co., of Towson, Md.

DEWALT Industrial Tool Co., of Towson, Md. has 6 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the CPSC. Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report