Black & Decker Recalls Hammer Drills Due to Injury Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2018-11-01). Hazards: crash, injury. Models: PC70THD, DR560, BTE140, BTE141. About 641,000 units in the US and 18,000 in Canada.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 19027 |
| Published | 2018-11-01 |
| Last updated | 2018-11-01 |
| Products | Black & Decker, Bostitch and Porter-Cable Hammer Drills and Drill Drivers |
| Firm named in the title | Black & Decker |
| Firms | Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc., of Towson, Md. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 641,000 |
| Units (Canada) | 18,000 |
| Model numbers | PC70THD, DR560, BTE140, BTE141 |
| Hazard classes | crash, injury |
| Remedy classes | replace, stop use |
| 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 |
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
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
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the drills and contact Black & Decker for a free replacement side handle
Incidents and injuries
Black & Decker has received 11 reports of side handles slipping or breaking and one report of a torn rotator cuff injury
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