Paslode has determined that a small percentage of tall red fuel cells designed for use in Paslode cordless framing nailers can leak fuel when the metering valve is attached to the fuel cell, which can result in a potential fire hazard. The fuel cells are identified as part #816000 and the framing nailers are identified as part #900420. According to a press release on the company’s Web site, “The fuel cells in question may compromise the safe and effective operation of Paslode cordless framing nailers. . .”

The company is recalling all tall red fuel cells with the following date codes:  

Best use before: 09 AUG 2009 10 AUG 2009 11 AUG 2009
Manufactured: 11 FEB 2008 12 FEB 2008 13 FEB 2008

For more information, visit Paslode’s Web site.