Updated 2026-11-01

Is PORTER-CABLE a good brand?

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Reliable

No CPSC recalls in the last 36 months.

PORTER-CABLE makes power and hand tools, and Amazon owners rate its products highly. Stanley Black & Decker owns the brand, founded in 1906 in the United States. USPTO lists The Black & Decker Corporation of Maryland as trademark owner. The CPSC lists 8 recalls, none in the last three years.

Recall counts are not adjusted for sales volume. How the verdict works

Recalls in 3 years

0

Safety record: Clean. Source: CPSC.

Owner satisfaction

High

From ratings of 20 most-rated products on Amazon.

Search interest

Falling

Monthly Google searches for “porter cable” in the US, Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. Source: Google Ads.

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PORTER-CABLE Hand Planer, 6-Amp, 5/64-Inch (PC60THP) (Pack of 2)

PORTER-CABLE Hand Planer, 6-Amp, 5/64-Inch (PC60THP) (Pack of 2)

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PORTER-CABLE Angle Grinder Tool, 4-1/2-Inch, 7.5-Amp (PC750AG) (Pack of 2)

PORTER-CABLE Angle Grinder Tool, 4-1/2-Inch, 7.5-Amp (PC750AG) (Pack of 2)

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PORTER-CABLE 6 Gallon Pancake Air Compressor 150 Max PSI and 2.6 CFM @ 90 PSI, 13 Piece Kit: 25' x 1/4" PVC Air Hose, Tire Chuck, Blow Gun,

PORTER-CABLE 6 Gallon Pancake Air Compressor 150 Max PSI and 2.6 CFM @ 90 PSI, 13 Piece Kit: 25' x 1/4" PVC Air Hose, Tire Chuck, Blow Gun,

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PORTER-CABLE 43183 3-Flute Flush Trimming Router Bit, 1/2-inch Shank

PORTER-CABLE 43183 3-Flute Flush Trimming Router Bit, 1/2-inch Shank

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What owners say about PORTER-CABLE

We have not found owner discussions of PORTER-CABLE yet.

PORTER-CABLE recalls

  1. 2019
  2. 2019-07-24Porter-Cable 10" Table Saws. The motor can overheat, creating a fire hazard. Incidents: Chang Type has received 61 reports of the table saw motors overheating and causing fires. Units: About 258,000 (in addition, about 990 were sold in Canada). Remedy: Refund. CPSC notice
  3. 2018
  4. 2018-11-01Black & Decker, Bostitch and Porter-Cable Hammer Drills and Drill Drivers. The side handle sold with the drill can slip or break, leading to a loss of control of the tool, posing an injury hazard Incidents: Black & Decker has received 11 reports of side handles slipping or breaking and one report of a torn rotator cuff injury Units: About 641,000 (in addition, about 18,000 were sold in Canada). Remedy: Replace. CPSC notice
Show 6 earlier recalls (1995-2014)
  1. 2014
  2. 2014-07-02Other Portable or Stationary Power Tools. The router base handles are not insulated, posing an electric shock hazard. Incidents: None reported About 100,000 in the United States and about 7,800 in Canada units. Remedy: Replace. CPSC notice
  3. 2006
  4. 2006-06-29Nailers. 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. Incidents: Porter-Cable has received two reports of injuries, including puncture wounds to the leg and back, requiring surgical removal of the nail. About 25,000 units. CPSC notice
  5. 2006-01-24Routers & Accessories. The motor coil insulation can be worn away by vibration from the motor, which could pose a shock hazard. Incidents: No incidents or injuries have been reported. About 70,000 units. CPSC notice
  6. 2005
  7. 2005-11-29Circular Saws. The lower guard on these saws could stick in the open position, posing a risk of severe lacerations to consumers. Incidents: None reported. About 196,000 units units. CPSC notice
  8. 2001
  9. 2001-12-14Generators. A small hole in the generator's fuel tank, where it mounts to the frame, can leak fuel and pose a fire hazard to consumers. Incidents: DeVilbiss has received 10 reports of leaking fuel tanks, though no injuries have been reported. About 600 units. CPSC notice
  10. 1995
  11. 1995-11-06Circular Saws. Electrocution/Electric Shock Incidents: not stated CPSC notice

Marked items are within the last 36 months and count in the verdict.

Product-related lawsuits

No product liability or consumer fraud cases naming PORTER-CABLE found in federal court records.

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20V MAX* Reciprocating Saw, Tool Only (PCC670B)

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20V MAX* Angle Grinder Tool, 4-1/2-Inch, Tool Only (PCC761B)

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PORTER CABLE PCCK604L2 20V MAX 2-Tool Cordless Drill/Driver and Impact Driver Combo Kit

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PORTER-CABLE customer service and warranty

Warranty
Terms vary by product. Official warranty page
Phone
1-800-433-9258
Support page
Official support source

Who makes PORTER-CABLE

Company
Porter-Cable source
Owner
Stanley Black & Decker source
Country
United States source
Founded
1906 source
Headquarters
Jackson source
Trademark (USPTO)
The Black & Decker Corporation (MARYLAND, USA); first registered 1993 source
Made in (recalled products)
Taiwan 2, United States 2, China 1, Mexico 1 (of 6 recalls listing a country)
Same company as
Craftsman, BLACK+DECKER, DEWALT (shared owner: Stanley Black & Decker)

FAQ

Is PORTER-CABLE a good brand?

Reliable. No CPSC recalls in the last 36 months. Owner satisfaction on Amazon: High.

How many recalls has PORTER-CABLE had in the last 3 years?

0 recalls in the last 36 months, according to the CPSC.

Who owns PORTER-CABLE?

PORTER-CABLE is owned by Stanley Black & Decker. USPTO lists The Black & Decker Corporation (Maryland, USA) as the owner of the PORTER-CABLE trademark.

Who makes PORTER-CABLE?

The PORTER-CABLE brand belongs to Stanley Black & Decker. CPSC recall records show PORTER-CABLE products made in Taiwan 2, United States 2, China 1, Mexico 1 (of 6 recalls listing a country).

Where is PORTER-CABLE from?

PORTER-CABLE is a company from United States, headquartered in Jackson.

Where is PORTER-CABLE based?

Jackson.

When was PORTER-CABLE founded?

1906.

Where are PORTER-CABLE products made?

Recalled PORTER-CABLE products listed by the CPSC were made in Taiwan 2, United States 2, China 1, Mexico 1 (of 6 recalls listing a country).

Has PORTER-CABLE had product recalls?

Yes. The CPSC lists 8 recalls for PORTER-CABLE. The most recent, on 2019-07-24: Porter Cable Table Saws Sold Exclusively at Lowe's Stores Recalled Due to Fire Hazard; Made by Chang Type.

What is the PORTER-CABLE customer service number?

1-800-433-9258.

Are PORTER-CABLE and Craftsman the same company?

Yes. Both PORTER-CABLE and Craftsman are owned by Stanley Black & Decker.

Are PORTER-CABLE and BLACK+DECKER the same company?

Yes. Both PORTER-CABLE and BLACK+DECKER are owned by Stanley Black & Decker.

Are PORTER-CABLE and DEWALT the same company?

Yes. Both PORTER-CABLE and DEWALT are owned by Stanley Black & Decker.

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How the verdict works

One formula for every brand, built from public records. We do not test products.

Owner satisfaction

Ratings of the brand's most-rated products on Amazon. High: weighted average of at least 4.5 and no more than 10% of products below 4.0. Medium: at least 4.2 and no more than 30%. Low: everything else.

Safety record

CPSC recalls in the last 36 months: none is Clean, one or two is Some, three or more is Frequent. Counts are not adjusted for sales volume.

Owners / SafetyCleanSomeFrequent
HighReliableGenerally goodMixed
MediumGenerally goodMixedUse caution
LowMixedUse cautionUse caution

PORTER-CABLE: owner satisfaction High + safety record Clean = Reliable

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