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Black & Decker Recalls Hammer Drills Due to Injury Hazard

Reported: November 1, 2018 Initiated: November 1, 2018 #19027

Product Description

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

Reason for Recall

The side handle sold with the drill can slip or break, leading to a loss of control of the tool, posing an injury hazard

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the drills and contact Black & Decker for a free replacement side handle

Details

Units Affected
About 641,000 (in addition, about 18,000 were sold in Canada)
Official Source
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2019/Black-and-Decker-Recalls-Hammer-Drills-Due-to-Injury-Hazard

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
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. Units affected: About 641,000 (in addition, about 18,000 were sold in Canada).
Why was this product recalled? ▼
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 should consumers do? ▼
Consumers should immediately stop using the drills and contact Black & Decker for a free replacement side handle
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on November 1, 2018. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 19027.

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