Recall 19-027, published November 1, 2018
Black & Decker, Bostitch and Porter-Cable Hammer Drills and Drill Drivers
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
Affected model numbers
2-SPEEDProduct 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
Which products are included?
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
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The side handle sold with the drill can slip or break, leading to a loss of control of the tool, posing an injury hazard
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the drills and contact Black & Decker for a free replacement side handle
- Brand
- Black & Decker
- Recall published
- November 1, 2018
- Category
- Power Tools
- Units
- About 641,000 (in addition, about 18,000 were sold in Canada)
- Sold at / sales period
- 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
