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CPSC, DeWALT Announce Recall to Repair Framing Nailers

Date: June 3, 2005
Company: DeWALT Industrial Tool Co., of Baltimore, Md.
Status: Ongoing
Source: CPSC

What You Should Do

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

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.

Affected Products

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.

Why Was This Recalled?

The contact trip on some of the nailers could malfunction and cause a nail to eject unexpectedly, posing a risk of serious injury to consumers.

Where Was This Sold?

Distribution information not available.

About DeWALT Industrial Tool Co., of Baltimore, Md.

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