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Product Recall Number: 06-201

Why was Porter-Cable Cordless Brand Nailer recalled?

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.

Porter-Cable Cordless Brand Nailer
Here's product recall specific data for Porter-Cable Cordless Brand Nailer.

  • Product Recall Number: 06-201

  • Product Safety Warning Number:

  • Date: 2006-06-28

  • Product Safety Warning Date:

  • Name Of 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 Description: 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.

  • Consumer Action: None Listed

  • Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed

  • Remedy Type: Label, New Instructions

  • Units: About 25,000

  • Incidents: 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.

  • Sold At: Major home center and hardware stores nationwide from September 2001 through December 2005 for between $230 and $280.

  • Importers: None Listed

  • Manufacturers: Porter-Cable, of Jackson, Tenn.

  • Distributors: None Listed

  • Manufactured In: Taiwan

  • Custom Label: None Listed

  • Custom Field: None Listed