Black & Decker Recalls Hammer Drills Due to Injury Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2018-11-01 · 19027
Hazards
The side handle sold with the drill can slip or break, leading to a loss of control of the tool, posing an injury hazard
Recall
Number
19027
Date
2018-11-01
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Black & Decker, Bostitch and Porter-Cable Hammer Drills and Drill Drivers
Remedies
Options
Replace
Companies
Retailer(s)
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
Importer(s)
Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc., of Towson, Md.
Country of manufacture
China
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