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Porter-Cable
4 recall(s)4 recall(s) · 291,000 units · Nailers, Routers & Accessories, Power Tools
78
Moderate concern
Safety signal / 100
How this signal is calculated
Porter-Cable carries a safety signal of 78/100 (moderate concern), based only on public CPSC facts:
- 4 recall(s) on record
- Hazard types: Injury, Electric Shock
- 291,000 total units recalled
- Manufactured in: Taiwan, United States
- Recognized certifications: none on file
Recent recalls and higher-severity hazards reduce the signal more. Absence of a recall is not a guarantee of safety.
Recalls on record
InjuryJune 29, 2006
Safety Alert: Porter-Cable Cordless Nailer Poses Puncture Hazard
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Electric ShockJanuary 24, 2006
CPSC, Porter-Cable Announce Recall to Repair Routers
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InjuryNovember 29, 2005
CPSC, Porter-Cable Announce Recall to Repair Circular Saws
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Electric ShockNovember 6, 1995
Porter-Cable Announces Recall To Inspect And Replace 1500 Electrical Power Tools
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