Comments on: TM TV: Paslode CF-325 Cordless Nailer Demo http://toolmonger.com/2008/05/16/tm-tv-paslode-cf-325-cordless-nailer-demo/ All tools. All the time. Your source for news, information, and reviews of hand tools, power tools, and tools of all kinds. Sat, 22 Nov 2008 13:57:12 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.1 By: fred http://toolmonger.com/2008/05/16/tm-tv-paslode-cf-325-cordless-nailer-demo/#comment-322020 fred Sun, 18 May 2008 21:20:59 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2008/05/16/tm-tv-paslode-cf-325-cordless-nailer-demo/#comment-322020 While this model seems to be unavailable as yet at most of the outlets that I tried - Paslode make the claim that this uses a new fuel cell - differnt loading method and a new easier way to break the tool down for maintenance. We have 11 Paslode Cordless trim nailers - and our only issue is that they need a bit of regular maintenace to clean and re-lubricate the piston. Has anyone actually put this CF-325 model to use yet - such that they can give a user's perspective? While this model seems to be unavailable as yet at most of the outlets that I tried - Paslode make the claim that this uses a new fuel cell - differnt loading method and a new easier way to break the tool down for maintenance. We have 11 Paslode Cordless trim nailers - and our only issue is that they need a bit of regular maintenace to clean and re-lubricate the piston.

Has anyone actually put this CF-325 model to use yet - such that they can give a user’s perspective?

]]> By: Chuck Cage http://toolmonger.com/2008/05/16/tm-tv-paslode-cf-325-cordless-nailer-demo/#comment-321870 Chuck Cage Sun, 18 May 2008 17:23:10 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2008/05/16/tm-tv-paslode-cf-325-cordless-nailer-demo/#comment-321870 @Eric: Having grown up in small-town Texas, I can say for certain that that image you linked is no joke. Really. @Eric: Having grown up in small-town Texas, I can say for certain that that image you linked is no joke. Really.

]]> By: Tracy S. Fitch http://toolmonger.com/2008/05/16/tm-tv-paslode-cf-325-cordless-nailer-demo/#comment-321499 Tracy S. Fitch Sat, 17 May 2008 23:56:38 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2008/05/16/tm-tv-paslode-cf-325-cordless-nailer-demo/#comment-321499 I like paslodes and the recall I'm posting about isn't an indictment of the brand -- just a bad lot. But since this was still on the RSS feed, I thought folks might want to know. Fuel Cells Used With Framing Nailers Recalled by Paslode for Fire Hazard NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission OfÞce of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 15, 2008 Release #08-269 Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 222-6990 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 Fuel Cells Used With Framing Nailers Recalled by Paslode for Fire Hazard WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the Þrm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. Name of Product: "Tall Red" Fuel Cells Units: About 86,000 Manufacturer: Paslode, of Vernon Hills, Ill Hazard: The fuel cells used to power cordless framing nailers can leak fuel, posing a Þre hazard. Incidents/Injuries: None reported. Description: This recall involves "Tall Red" fuel cells designed for use in Paslode cordless framing nailers. The fuel cells have part number 81600 printed in the upper right hand corner of the product's packaging. The recalled fuel cells have the following date and manufacture codes. Best-Use-Before Dates - located at the bottom of each fuel cell: 09 AUG 2009 10 AUG 2009 11 AUG 2009 Manufactured Dates - located on the outside of master cartons: 11 FEB 2008 12 FEB 2008 13 FEB 2008 Sold at: Construction supply and home center stores and by construction supply dealers nationwide from February 2008 through April 2008 for between $11 and $14. Manufactured in: United States Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the fuel cells and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund or credit. Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Paslode at (800) 222-6990 between 7 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the Þrm's Web site at www.paslode.com (PDF). Consumers can also email the Þrm at productsupport@paslode.com To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the recalled product, please go to: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08269.html I like paslodes and the recall I’m posting about isn’t an indictment of the brand — just a bad lot. But since this was still on the RSS feed, I thought folks might want to know.

Fuel Cells Used With Framing Nailers Recalled by Paslode for Fire Hazard

NEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
OfÞce of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 15, 2008
Release #08-269

Firm’s Recall Hotline: (800) 222-6990
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

Fuel Cells Used With Framing Nailers Recalled by Paslode for Fire Hazard

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the Þrm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of Product: “Tall Red” Fuel Cells

Units: About 86,000

Manufacturer: Paslode, of Vernon Hills, Ill

Hazard: The fuel cells used to power cordless framing nailers can leak fuel, posing a Þre hazard.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

Description: This recall involves “Tall Red” fuel cells designed for use in Paslode cordless framing nailers. The fuel cells have part number 81600 printed in the upper right hand corner of the product’s packaging. The recalled fuel cells have the following date and manufacture codes.

Best-Use-Before Dates - located at the bottom of each fuel cell: 09 AUG 2009 10 AUG 2009 11 AUG 2009

Manufactured Dates - located on the outside of master cartons: 11 FEB 2008 12 FEB 2008 13 FEB 2008

Sold at: Construction supply and home center stores and by construction supply dealers nationwide from February 2008 through April 2008 for between $11 and $14.

Manufactured in: United States

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the fuel cells and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund or credit.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Paslode at (800) 222-6990 between 7 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the Þrm’s Web site at http://www.paslode.com (PDF). Consumers can also email the Þrm at productsupport@paslode.com

To see this recall on CPSC’s web site, including pictures of the recalled product, please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08269.html

]]> By: Eric Dykstra http://toolmonger.com/2008/05/16/tm-tv-paslode-cf-325-cordless-nailer-demo/#comment-320675 Eric Dykstra Sat, 17 May 2008 04:46:21 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2008/05/16/tm-tv-paslode-cf-325-cordless-nailer-demo/#comment-320675 Texas, Fence, First thing that came to mind: http://tinyurl.com/58jesu Texas, Fence, First thing that came to mind: http://tinyurl.com/58jesu

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