DEWALT Recalls Cordless Brad Nailers Due to Injury Hazard
CPSC recall 08352. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
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, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using the nailers and contact DEWALT for the location of the nearest service center to receive a free repair.
CPSC recall 08352 has the recall date 5 Aug 2008. The notice names the firm DEWALT Industrial Tool. The recall has about 14,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2008 has 9,500 units. CPSC gives the product type Nailers.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | DEWALT has received two reports of nailers operating when the lock-off (safety) was in the locked position. No injuries have been reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 14,000 |
| 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. |
| Product | DEWALT DC608 Cordless Brad Nailers, About 14,000, Nailers |
| Sold at | Wholesale distributors and retailers from October 2007 through May 2008 for about $280. |
| Manufacturer | DEWALT Industrial Tool Co |
| Made in | Mexico |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 14,000Median of 2008: 9,500
- CPSC recalls of 2008
- 392
- Recalls of 2008 with one of the same hazards
- 9%
- Recalls of 2008 in the category Nailers
- 0%
- Recalls on the register that name DEWALT Industrial Tool
- 18
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 3 Jul 2025 | DEWALT Recalls Grinder Flap Discs Due to Laceration and Injury Hazards |
| 4 Aug 2022 | DeWALT Recalls Nearly 1.4 Million Miter Saws Due to Injury and Laceration Hazards |
| 26 Jan 2022 | DeWALT Recalls 18-inch Corded Chain Saws Due to Injury Hazard |
| 26 Sep 2019 | DeWALT Recalls Utility Bars Due to Injury Hazard |
| 5 Feb 2019 | DeWALT Recalls Drills Due to Shock Hazard |
| 25 Jun 2009 | DEWALT Recalls Framing Nailers Due to Serious Injury Hazard |
| 29 Apr 2008 | DEWALT Recalls Table Saws Due to Laceration Hazard |
| 20 Dec 2007 | DeWALT Recalls Cordless Drills due to Fire Hazard |
| 4 Jan 2007 | DEWALT Recalls Portable Generators Due to Electric Shock Hazard |
| 21 Dec 2006 | DEWALT Recalls Cordless Reciprocating Saws for Fire Hazard |
| 21 Dec 2006 | DEWALT Recalls Cut-Out Tools Due to Shock Hazard |
| 8 Nov 2006 | DeWalt Recalls Framing Saws and Circular Saws for Laceration Hazard |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 08352The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 08352. https://recallregister.com/product/4391-dewalt-recalls-cordless-brad-nailers-due-to-injury-hazard/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
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- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 08352 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
DEWALT has received two reports of nailers operating when the lock-off (safety) was in the locked position. No injuries have been reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Wholesale distributors and retailers from October 2007 through May 2008 for about $280.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 08352?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 14,000
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
Mexico