CPSCRecalled Nov 1, 2018 · #19027
Black & Decker Recalls Hammer Drills Due to Injury Hazard
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
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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
Product details
- Product
- Black & Decker, Bostitch and Porter-Cable Hammer Drills and Drill Drivers
- Type
- —
- Manufacturer
- Not specified
- Model numbers
- PC70THD, DR560, BTE140, BTE141
- UPCs
- —
- 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
- Made in
- China
What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the drills and contact Black & Decker for a free replacement side handle