Black & Decker Recalls Hammer Drills Due to Injury Hazard
CPSC recall 19027 · announced November 1, 2018 · Black & Decker (u.s.) · 641,000 units affected
The product
This recall involves side handles supplied with Porter-Cable brand model PC70THD ½ Inch VSR 2-Speed Hammer Drills, Black & Decker brand model DR560 ½ Inch Drill/Drivers, and Bostitch brand models BTE140 and BTE141 ½ Inch Hammer Drills. The side handles are black plastic and attach to the drill to help provide stability. The Porter-Cable hammer drills are gray with red accents, the Black & Decker drill/drivers are orange with black accents, and the Bostich hammer drills are yellow with black accents. Product Name Model Number Porter-Cable ½ Inch VSR 2-Speed Hammer Drill PC70THD Black & Decker ½ Inch Drill/Driver DR560 Bostitch ½ Inch Hammer Drill BTE140 and BTE141
The hazard
The side handle sold with the drill can slip or break, leading to a loss of control of the tool, posing an injury hazard
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately stop using the drills and contact Black & Decker for a free replacement side handle Remedy type: Replace
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): Black & Decker has received 11 reports of side handles slipping or breaking and one report of a torn rotator cuff injury
Sold at: The Home Depot, Lowe's, major home and hardware stores nationwide, and online at Amazon.com and other online retailers from January 2010 through July 2018 for between $50 and $100
Consumer contact: Black & Decker at 888-284-3070 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, at recall@sbdinc.com or online at www.portercable.com click Safety Notices and Recalls, www.blackanddecker.com click Safety Recalls, or www.bostitch.com click Safety Recalls for more information.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.