The Recall Desk
SevereCPSC·06201·Announced 2006-06-29

Porter-Cable Cordless Brad Nailer Recalled for Puncture Hazard

Porter-Cable is recalling about 25,000 cordless brad nailers because they can eject nails while the switch is off, posing a serious injury risk.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves significant injury reports, specifically puncture wounds requiring surgical removal, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a Severe (4) rating.

Plain-English summary

Porter-Cable, of Jackson, Tenn., is recalling about 25,000 units of the Porter-Cable Cordless Brad Nailer, model number BN200V12. The recall is due to a safety hazard where the nailer can eject a nail while the switch is in the "off" position if the trigger is pulled and the unit is placed on a surface. This malfunction poses a risk of serious injury to consumers or bystanders.

Porter-Cable has received two reports of injuries associated with this defect, including puncture wounds to the leg and back that required surgical removal of the nail. The affected nailers were sold at major home center and hardware stores nationwide from September 2001 through December 2005 for between $230 and $280.

Consumers should stop using the nailer immediately. To receive free caution labels and an instruction manual insert, consumers should contact 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 website at www.Porter-cable.com.

The recalled product

Product
Porter-Cable Cordless Brad Nailer
Manufacturer
Porter-Cable, of Jackson, Tenn.
Category
Consumer Product — Power Tools
Hazard
Affected units
25,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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