CPSC recall · Reported June 29, 2006
Safety Alert: Porter-Cable Cordless Nailer Poses Puncture 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 bysta…
Porter-Cable, of Jackson, Tenn. recalled The nailer is used to drive nails into wood. Model number BN200V12 is located on the name….
Safety Alert: Porter-Cable Cordless Nailer Poses Puncture Hazard was recalled by Porter-Cable, of Jackson, Tenn. in June 29, 2006. Reason: The nailer can eject a nail while the switch is in the "off" position, if the trigger is pulled and it is pla…. Remedy: Consumers should stop using the nailer immediately and contact Porter-Cable to receive fr…. Verify recall #06201 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Porter-Cable, of Jackson, Tenn. issued this CPSC recall-The nailer can eject a nail while the switch is in the "off" position, if the trigger is pulled and it is pla….
- None
- agency class
- June 29, 2006
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #06201 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
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Product description
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.
Reason for recall
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.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should stop using the nailer immediately and contact Porter-Cable to receive free caution labels and an instruction manual insert.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 06201 |
| Date reported | June 29, 2006 |
| Date initiated | June 29, 2006 |
| Recalling firm | Porter-Cable, of Jackson, Tenn. |
| Affected scope | About 25,000 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should stop using the nailer immediately and contact Porter-Cable to receive free caution labels and an instruction man…
- Check the recall number (06201) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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