# Black & Decker Recalls Hammer Drills Due to Injury Hazard
> **CPSC recall** · 2018-11-01 · 19027 · 1 injuries reported
## Recall
- **Number:** 19027
- **Date:** 2018-11-01
- **Injuries reported:** 1
## Products

Black & Decker, Bostitch and Porter-Cable Hammer Drills and Drill Drivers

## 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

## Remedies

Replace

## 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

## Source
- [CPSC recall page](https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2019/Black-and-Decker-Recalls-Hammer-Drills-Due-to-Injury-Hazard)
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