DEWALT Recalls Cordless Brad Nailers Due to Injury Hazard

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 une…

Recall #: 08352
Affected scope: About 14,000

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Dewalt Industrial Tool Co., of Towson, Md. recalled This recall involves the DEWALT DC608 18-Volt Cordless 2" 18-Gauge Straight Brad Nailer w….

DEWALT Recalls Cordless Brad Nailers Due to Injury Hazard was recalled by Dewalt Industrial Tool Co., of Towson, Md. in August 5, 2008. Reason: The nailer can operate when the lock-off (safety) is in the locked position. Also, the nailer can operate whe…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the nailers and contact DEWALT for the location o…. Verify recall #08352 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Dewalt Industrial Tool Co., of Towson, Md. issued this CPSC recall-The nailer can operate when the lock-off (safety) is in the locked position. Also, the nailer can operate whe….

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agency class: August 5, 2008
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #08352 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

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.

Reason for recall

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.

Remedy, what to do

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

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	08352
Date reported	August 5, 2008
Date initiated	August 5, 2008
Recalling firm	Dewalt Industrial Tool Co., of Towson, Md.
Affected scope	About 14,000
Distribution	Not disclosed
Official source	CPSC notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

Consumers should immediately stop using the nailers and contact DEWALT for the location of the nearest service center to receive …

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

What should consumers do? ▼

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

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on August 5, 2008. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 08352.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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