DEWALT Recalls Framing Nailers Due to Serious Injury Hazard
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 09-256 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- June 25, 2009
- Brand
- DEWALT
- Category
- Other consumer products
- Products
- DEWALT D51825 and D51850 Framing Nailers
- Hazard
- Serious Injury Hazard
- Units
- About 9,000
- Made in
- Mexico
- Last updated by CPSC
- May 23, 2014
What was recalled
DEWALT framing nailers with model numbers and date codes listed below: Model Number Description Date Code Range D51825 Clipped Head Framing Nailer 20080249-20082749 D51850 Full Round Head Framing Nailer 20080249-20082749 The model number and date code are printed on the nailers (see photographs). Nailers with a "T" following the date code and nailers in the original packaging with a green dot identifier on the cardboard packaging are not included in this recall.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- DEWALT D51825 and D51850 Framing Nailers · About 9,000 units
Photos from the recall notice
Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: DEWALT Industrial Tool Co., of Towson, Md..
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact DEWALT toll-free at (877) 437-7181 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.DEWALT.com
Recall history and context
DEWALT appears in 15 CPSC recalls on record. See all DEWALT recalls.
Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 399 recalls in the other consumer products category, 68 recalls of them in the past 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
What was recalled?
DEWALT D51825 and D51850 Framing Nailers (About 9,000 units). DEWALT framing nailers with model numbers and date codes listed below: Model Number Description Date Code Range D51825 Clipped Head Framing Nailer 20080249-20082749 D51850 Full Round Head Framing Nailer 20080249-20082749 The model number and date code are printed on the nailers (see photographs).
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Serious Injury Hazard.
What should I do if I own one?
Consumers should immediately stop using the framing nailers and contact DEWALT for instructions on receiving a free replacement bump action trigger.
More recalls from DEWALT
- DEWALT Recalls Grinder Flap Discs
July 3, 2025 · DEWALT · Tools, lawn and gardenThis recall involves DEWALT Elite Grinder Series 4.5-inch 40G T27 High Density Flap Discs, models DWA8280HRT and DWA8280RT, that are compatible with angle grinders for…
- DeWALT Recalls Nearly 1.4 Million Miter Saws
August 4, 2022 · DeWALT · Tools, lawn and gardenThis recall involves DeWALT Models DWS779, DWS780 and DHS790 Miter Saws. The saws have a yellow body with black accents and the DeWALT logo. The model number is printed…
- DeWALT Recalls 18-inch Corded Chain Saws
January 26, 2022 · DeWALT · Tools, lawn and gardenThis recall involves the DeWALT DWCS600, Type 1 18-inch 15-amp corded chain saws. The chain saws are yellow with a black handle and motor cover. Only chain saws with…
- DeWALT Recalls Utility Bars
September 26, 2019 · DeWALT · Other consumer productsThis recall involves DeWALT 40" Multi-Functional Utility Bars designed at one end for prying and at the other for gripping boards. The bars are yellow at one end and…
- DeWALT Recalls Drills
February 5, 2019 · DeWALT · Tools, lawn and gardenThis recall involves the DeWALT DWD110 and DWD112 3/8-inch variable speed reversing drills. The drills are yellow with black accents and have a power cable connected at…
- DEWALT Recalls Cordless Brad Nailers
August 5, 2008 · DEWALT · Other consumer productsThis 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…
Similar recalls in other consumer products
- 3M Company Recalls Scotch™ Thermal Laminators
October 15, 2026 · 3M · Other consumer productsThis recall involves the Scotch™ thermal laminator, model number TL1302Z. The laminator is light gray/white with gray accents and the word "Scotch" is printed in gray on…
- The Conqueror Recalls Avengers Medals
October 8, 2026 · The Conqueror · Other consumer productsThis recall involves the Avengers Infinity Gauntlet medal. The medal is gold, with colorful gems on the front and comes in a black package marked "Marvel Avengers" with…
- Dollar Tree Stores Recalls Electric Balloon Pumps
October 1, 2026 · Dollar Tree Stores · Other consumer productsThe recalled electric balloon pump is a high-pressure pump that has two operation modes, continuous and touch-on. It is made of plastic and comes in pink with a blue…
- Sauna360 Expands Recall of Tylö Halmstad and Kiruna Hybrid Saunas
September 17, 2026 · Sauna360 Expands · Other consumer productsThis recall expansion involves bench seating in Sauna360's Tylö branded Halmstad and Kiruna Hybrid sauna rooms. The serial number for each room can be found on both the…
- Sauna360 Recalls Infrared Saunas, Hybrid Infrared Saunas and Infrared Kits
September 17, 2026 · Sauna360 · Other consumer productsThis recall involves various infrared and hybrid sauna models and infrared (IR) kits. Customers who purchased custom rooms built with IR panels can check for the words…
- Prepared Hero Recalls Fire Spray Canisters
September 10, 2026 · Prepared Hero · Other consumer productsThis recall involves the Hero Fire Spray Fire Canisters. The canisters are either red and blue or red and have the company's logo on them with the name HERO Fire Spray…
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on May 23, 2014. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.