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Safety Alert: Porter-Cable Cordless Nailer Poses Puncture Hazard
Recalled June 29, 2006 · CPSC recall 06201 · Safety
Hazard
The nailer can eject a nail while the switch is in the "off" position, if the trigger is pulled and it is placed on a surface. This can pose a serious injury to consumers or bystanders.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the nailer immediately and contact Porter-Cable to receive free caution labels and an instruction manual insert.
Units
About 25,000
Incidents / injuries
Porter-Cable has received two reports of injuries, including puncture wounds to the leg and back, requiring surgical removal of the nail.
Description
The nailer is used to drive nails into wood. Model number BN200V12 is located on the name plate on the magazine of the unit. "Porter+Cable" is printed on the nailer's motor housing.
What to do
Consumers should stop using the nailer immediately and contact Porter-Cable to receive free caution labels and an instruction manual insert.
Contact
For more information, call Porter-Cable toll-free at (800) 940-3126 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.Porter-cable.com
Product
Porter-Cable Cordless Brad Nailer
Manufacturer(s)
Porter-Cable, of Jackson, Tenn.
Retailers
Major home center and hardware stores nationwide from September 2001 through December 2005 for between $230 and $280.
Made in
Taiwan
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →