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 →