Safety Alert: Porter-Cable Cordless Nailer Poses Puncture Hazard
LacerationImpact / crash
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.
Incidents reported: Porter-Cable has received two reports of injuries, including puncture wounds to the leg and back, requiring surgical removal of the nail.
What to do now
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
About this recall
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.
Product photos
Photos: U.S. CPSC