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InjuryNovember 1, 2018CPSC #19027

Black & Decker Recalls Hammer Drills Due to Injury Hazard

Product
Power Tools
Units affected
641,000
Remedy
replacement

What was recalled

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

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

Injuries

Black & Decker has received 11 reports of side handles slipping or breaking and one report of a torn rotator cuff injury

Made in

China

Where it was sold

  • 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

Photos

Recalled Black & Decker DR560 Drill/Driver without the affected side handlesRecalled Porter-Cable PC70THD Hammer Drill without the affected side handles.Recalled Bostitch BTE140/BTE141 Hammer Drill without the affected side handles.Side handles used on the recalled hammer drills/drivers. The affected handle is on the left and replacement handle is on the right.
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