Safety Alert: Porter-Cable Cordless Nailer Poses Puncture Hazard
Recall 06201 · Jun 29, 2006 · Porter-Cable
25,000
units affected
25,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 06201
- Date
- Jun 29, 2006
- Company
- Porter-Cable
- Units affected
- 25,000
- Product
- Porter-Cable Cordless Brad Nailer
- Product type
- Nailers
- Hazard
- Injury
The product
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 can happen
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.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the nailer immediately and contact Porter-Cable to receive free caution labels and an instruction manual insert.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Porter-Cable has received two reports of injuries, including puncture wounds to the leg and back, requiring surgical removal of the nail.
- Sold at
- Major home center and hardware stores nationwide from September 2001 through December 2005 for between $230 and $280.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled porter-cable cordless brad nailer?
Consumers should stop using the nailer immediately and contact Porter-Cable to receive free caution labels and an instruction manual insert.
What is the 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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.