Safety Alert: Porter-Cable Cordless Nailer Poses Puncture Hazard
CPSC recall 06201 · announced June 29, 2006 · Porter-cable · 25,000 units affected
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.
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.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should stop using the nailer immediately and contact Porter-Cable to receive free caution labels and an instruction manual insert.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): 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.
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
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.