Porter-Cable Cordless Brand Nailer
CPSC Recall #06-201 — June 28, 2006
Product
Porter-Cable Cordless Brand Nailer
Description
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Porter-Cable, of Jackson, Tenn., is voluntarily recalling about 25,000 Porter-Cable Cordless Brad Nailers. 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.Name of Product: Porter-Cable Cordless Brand NailerUnits: About 25,000Manufacturer: Porter-Cable, of Jackson, Tenn.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.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 and Models: 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.Sold at: Major home center and hardware stores nationwide from September 2001 through December 2005 for between $230 and $280.Manufactured In: TaiwanRemedy: Consumers should stop using the nailer immediately and contact Porter-Cable to receive free caution labels and an instruction manual insert.Consumer 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.
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.
Incidents / Injuries
Porter-Cable has received two reports of injuries, including puncture wounds to the leg and back requiring surgical removal of the nail.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the nailer immediately and contact Porter-Cable to receive free caution labels and an instruction manual insert.
Units Affected
About 25,000
Sold At
Major home center and hardware stores nationwide from September 2001 through December 2005 for between $230 and $280.
Manufacturer
Porter-Cable, of Jackson, Tenn.
Manufactured In
Taiwan