CPSC recall · Reported November 1, 2018
Black & Decker Recalls Hammer Drills Due to Injury 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
The CPSC recalled This recall involves side handles supplied with Porter-Cable brand model PC70THD ½ Inch V….
Black & Decker Recalls Hammer Drills Due to Injury Hazard was recalled and listed by the CPSC in November 1, 2018. Reason: The side handle sold with the drill can slip or break, leading to a loss of control of the tool, posing an in…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the drills and contact Black & Decker for a free …. Verify recall #19027 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
issued this CPSC recall-The side handle sold with the drill can slip or break, leading to a loss of control of the tool, posing an in….
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- agency class
- November 1, 2018
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #19027 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
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, what to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the drills and contact Black & Decker for a free replacement side handle
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 19027 |
| Date reported | November 1, 2018 |
| Date initiated | November 1, 2018 |
| Recalling firm | Not disclosed |
| Affected scope | About 641,000 (in addition, about 18,000 were sold in Canada) |
| 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 immediately stop using the drills and contact Black & Decker for a free replacement side handle
- Check the recall number (19027) 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
This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.
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