Black & Decker Recalls Hammer Drills Due to Injury Hazard
Recall 19027 · Nov 1, 2018 · Black & Decker
641,000
units affected
641,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 19027
- Date
- Nov 1, 2018
- Company
- Black & Decker
- Units affected
- 641,000
- Product
- Black & Decker, Bostitch and Porter-Cable Hammer Drills and Drill Drivers
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Crash risk
The product
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
What can happen
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 fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the drills and contact Black & Decker for a free replacement side handle
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Black & Decker has received 11 reports of side handles slipping or breaking and one report of a torn rotator cuff injury
- 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
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled black & decker, bostitch and porter-cable hammer drills and drill drivers?
Consumers should immediately stop using the drills and contact Black & Decker for a free replacement side handle
What is the 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
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.